Ellsworth, Indiana

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Ellsworth was a town in Hall Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It was abandoned in 1978 when the Patoka Reservoir was built,[2] and it now lies at the bottom of the lake.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
535 ft (163 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP code
47527
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Ellsworth, Indiana
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Ellsworth is located in Indiana
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Ellsworth is located in the United States
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Ellsworth
Coordinates: 38°25′40″N 86°43′06″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDubois
TownshipHall
Elevation
[1]
535 ft (163 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47527
Area codes812, 930
GNIS feature ID450890
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History

Ellsworth was platted in 1885. It is named for James M. Ellis, a landowner.[3]

A post office was established at Ellsworth in 1878, and remained in operation until 1916.[4]

Geography

Ellsworth was located at 38°25′40″N 86°43′06″W.

Even though Ellsworth no longer exists, it is still cited by the USGS.[5]

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