Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office called Sassafras was established in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[2] The community was named for a grove of sassafras trees near the original town site.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sassafras, Indiana
  2. ^ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "Indiana". The Milwaukee Journal. July 22, 1989. pp. 4G. Retrieved June 7, 2015.


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