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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Jockey, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W / 38.17833; -87.16333
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWarrick
TownshipLane
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code47637
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID437012

Jockey is an unincorporated community in Lane Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Some say Jockey was named on account of selling horses, while others believe the name reflects the community's "shrewd dealings".

Geography

Jockey is located at 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W / 38.17833; -87.16333.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  2. "Jockey, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in and History. Indiana University Press. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...residents had a reputation for shrewd dealings...because a man traded horses...
Municipalities and communities of Warrick County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Boonville
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