Epsom, Indiana facts for kids
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 Epsom, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Epsom, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
| Township | Bogard |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47568
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434222 |
Epsom is an unincorporated community in Bogard Township, Daviess County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The first settlement at Epsom was made about 1815. The community took its name from a nearby well containing water which tasted of epsom salts.
A post office was established at Epsom in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Geography
Epsom is located at 38°47′07″N 87°03′47″W / 38.78528°N 87.06306°W.
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