South Boston, Indiana

South Boston
Unincorporated community

Washington County's location in Indiana
South Boston

Location of South Boston in Washington County

Coordinates: 38°34′58″N 85°58′45″W / 38.58278°N 85.97917°W / 38.58278; -85.97917Coordinates: 38°34′58″N 85°58′45″W / 38.58278°N 85.97917°W / 38.58278; -85.97917
Country United States
State Indiana
County Washington
Township Franklin
Elevation[1] 768 ft (234 m)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 47167
Area code(s) 812
FIPS code 18-71036[2]
GNIS feature ID 443780

South Boston is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

History

South Boston was not formally laid out or platted. In the 19th century, a small store was established at South Boston, around which the community grew.[4]

A post office was established at South Boston in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.[5]

Geography

South Boston is located at 38°34′58″N 85°58′45″W / 38.58278°N 85.97917°W / 38.58278; -85.97917.

References


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