Scipio, Indiana

For the place in Franklin County, see Scipio, Franklin County, Indiana.
Scipio
Unincorporated community
Scipio
Scipio
Coordinates: 39°04′45″N 85°43′03″W / 39.07917°N 85.71750°W / 39.07917; -85.71750Coordinates: 39°04′45″N 85°43′03″W / 39.07917°N 85.71750°W / 39.07917; -85.71750
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jennings
Township Geneva
Government
 • Mayor Brian Egloff (R)
Elevation[1] 679 ft (207 m)
ZIP code 47273
Area code(s) 812
FIPS code 18-68328[2]
GNIS feature ID 443126

Scipio is an unincorporated community in Geneva Township, Jennings,County school district, Scipio elementary, Indiana.

History

Scipio was laid out in 1839, and named for Scipio Africanus.[3]

Geography

Scipio is located at 39°04′45″N 85°43′03″W / 39.07917°N 85.71750°W / 39.07917; -85.71750.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 66.


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