Solitude, Indiana

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Solitude, Indiana
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Coordinates: 38°00′53″N87°53′56″W / 38.01472°N 87.89889°W / 38.01472; -87.89889 Coordinates: 38°00′53″N87°53′56″W / 38.01472°N 87.89889°W / 38.01472; -87.89889
Country United States
State Indiana
County Posey
Township Lynn
Elevation
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374 ft (114 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47620
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID443755 [1]

Solitude is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [1]

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History

A post office was established at Solitude in 1858, and remained in operation until 1917. [2] The community was named for its quiet character. [3]

Geography

Solitude is located on Indiana State Road 69 north of Mount Vernon.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Solitude, Indiana
  2. "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  3. "Indiana". The Milwaukee Journal. Jul 22, 1989. pp. 4G. Retrieved 7 June 2015.