Jockey, Indiana | |
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  Jockey  Jockey | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Lane |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47637 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| 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 July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Jockey, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
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^ 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...
Municipalities and communities of
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Jockey, Indiana | |
|---|---|
Jockey Jockey | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Lane |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47637 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| 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 July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Jockey, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
-
^ 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...
Municipalities and communities of
Warrick County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDP | ||
|
Other communities |
| |
| Ghost towns | ||
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| This Warrick County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |