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Gentryville
Spencer County, Indiana
ZipCodes
47537
Page Contents for Gentryville, Indiana
History & History-related items
Statistics & Facts
The Indiana state capital is Indianapolis.
The population of Gentryville is approximately 262 (2000), 268 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 109 (1990), 110 (2010).
The amount of land area in Gentryville is 1.008 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Gentryville to Washington DC is 570 miles.
The distance to the Indiana state capital is 125 miles. (as the crow flies)
Gentryville is positioned 38.10 degrees north of the equator and 87.03 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Location
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History & History Related Items
James Gentry came to west-central Spencer County in 1818. He brought his family here to settle the area. A historical marker near Gentryville commemorates the site of his home. Gentryville is named for this man.
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Attractions
Col. William Jones State Historic Site
Colonel Jones was a merchant and a lieutenant colonel in the Union Army. He was also a good friend of President Abraham Lincoln. The site includes his 1844 restored home and includes 100 acres of forest, an herb garden, hiking trail and a log barn.
R.R. #1
Box 60D
Gentryville, Indiana 47537
Phone: 812-937-2802
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