South Washington, Indiana facts for kids
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South Washington
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The historic Jefferson Elementary in South Washington
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 South Washington, Indiana
Location in Indiana
South Washington, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| ZIP code |
47501
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| FIPS code | 18-71576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443867 |
South Washington is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Daviess County, Indiana.
History
South Washington was laid out in 1874 as a mining town. It is south of Washington, hence the name. It was also known as "Lick Skillet" by its French population who were miners.
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