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Ellsworth, Indiana
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 Ellsworth, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ellsworth, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Hall |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47527
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450890 |
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, and it now lies at the bottom of the lake.
History
Ellsworth was platted in 1885. It is named for James M. Ellis, a landowner.
A post office was established at Ellsworth in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916.
Geography
Ellsworth was located at 38°25′40″N 86°43′06″W / 38.42778°N 86.71833°W.
Even though Ellsworth no longer exists, it is still cited by the USGS.
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