Geneva, Shelby County, Indiana facts for kids
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Geneva
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Geneva United Methodist Church sign and Mary's Grocery Store, facing north on Vandalia Road
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 Geneva, Shelby County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Geneva, Shelby County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Noble |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47234
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| FIPS code | 18-27252 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435013 |
Geneva is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Geneva was platted in 1853. The community took its name after Geneva, in Switzerland. An old variant name of the community was called Sulphur Hill.
A post office was established under the name Sulphur Hill in 1836, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.
Geography
Geneva is located at 39°23′30″N 85°43′12″W / 39.39167°N 85.72000°W, about 7 miles south west of St Paul, on East Vandalia Road.
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