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New Marion is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

New Marion was laid out in 1832.[3] The community's name most likely honors Francis Marion.[4] A post office was established at New Marion in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1949.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Marion, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...probably named for Francis Marion...
  5. ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.