Sassafras, Indiana

Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office called Sassafras was established in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] The community was named for a grove of sassafras trees near the original town site.[3]

References

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

Coordinates: 38°11′18″N 86°41′25″W / 38.18833°N 86.69028°W / 38.18833; -86.69028


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