Fosters Ridge is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Fosters Ridge, Indiana | |
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  Fosters Ridge  Fosters Ridge | |
| Coordinates: 38°13′58″N 86°39′45″W / 38.23278°N 86.66250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Clark |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47513 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452122[1] |
History edit
A post office was established at Fosters Ridge in 1858, and remained in operation until 1890.[2] The community's namesake, Alexander Foster, served as postmaster.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fosters Ridge, Indiana
- ^ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Alexander Foster was the first postmaster...
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