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Shields, Indiana
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 Shields, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Shields, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| ZIP code |
47274
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| FIPS code | 18-69444 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443375 |
Shields is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
Shields was laid out in 1866 by L. L. and William H. Shields, and named for them. A post office was established at Shields in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.
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