Wooster, Scott County, Indiana

Wooster is an unincorporated community in Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

An old variant name was Woostertown.[1] A post office called Woostertown was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1875.[2] The community's name is derived from Worcester, Massachusetts, according to local history.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wooster, Scott County, Indiana
  2. "Scott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 353. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ..after Worcester of the American Revolution.

Coordinates: 38°44′12″N 85°41′34″W / 38.73667°N 85.69278°W / 38.73667; -85.69278


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