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Ashboro, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ashboro is an unincorporated community in Sugar Ridge Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
610 ft (190 m)
FIPS code18-02332[1]
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Ashboro
Ashboro is located in Clay County, Indiana
Ashboro
Ashboro
Location within Clay County, Indiana
Coordinates: 39°23′56″N 87°06′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClay
TownshipSugar Ridge
Elevation
610 ft (190 m)
ZIP code
47840
FIPS code18-02332[1]
GNIS feature ID449615[2]
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History

Ashboro was founded in 1858.[3] It was named after Asheboro, North Carolina.[4]

A post office was established at Ashboro in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918. The post office was officially spelled Ashborough in early years.[5]

Geography

Ashboro is located at 39°23′56″N 87°06′21″W.

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