Jessup, Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyParke
TownshipFlorida
Time zoneEastern (EST) (UTC-5)
Time zone (DST)EDT (UTC-4)
Elevation161 m
Elevation528 ft
Coordinates39°39′26″N 87°15′24″W
ZIP code47874
Area code765
GNIS feature ID437002

Jessup or Jessups Station is an unincorporated community in Florida Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Jessup in 1867, and remained in operation until 1948.[2] The community was named for one Mr. Jessup, an early settler and old resident of the community.[3]

Geography

Jessup is located at 39°39′26″N 87°15′24″W at an elevation of 531 feet.

References

  1. ^ "Jessup, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  2. ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  3. ^ History of Parke and Vermillion Counties, Indiana. B.F. Bowen & Cos. 1913. p. 180.