Wirt, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, U.S.
Wirt is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]
A post office was established at Wirt in 1834.[2] The community was named for William Wirt, a pioneer.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wirt, Indiana
- ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 351. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for an early settler, William Wirt.
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Municipalities and communities of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Madison
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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38°48′34″N 85°27′13″W / 38.80944°N 85.45361°W / 38.80944; -85.45361
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