Ramsey,_Indiana

Ramsey, Indiana

Ramsey, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Ramsey is a Census-designated place in Jackson Township, Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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It is the location of North Harrison High School.

History

Platted on March 14, 1883, Ramsey was originally known as Jackson City.[3] It was laid out by Howard Ramsey alongside the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Railroad (now known as Norfolk Southern Railway).

The Ramsey post office was established in 1884.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ramsey, Indiana
  2. [2]
    "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. [3]
    Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
  4. [4]
    "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.


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