Jockey, Indiana
| Jockey | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Jockey  Jockey | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°WCoordinates: 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Lane |
| Elevation[1] | 440 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 47637 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437012 |
Jockey is an unincorporated community in Lane Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Some say Jockey was named on account of selling horses, while others believe the name reflects the community's "shrewd dealings".[3]
Geography
Jockey is located at 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ↑ "Jockey, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-09.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in and History. Indiana University Press. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...residents had a reputation for shrewd dealings...because a man traded horses...
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