Jockey, Indiana

Jockey, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Warrick
Township	Lane
Elevation [1]	440 ft (134 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	47637
Area code(s)	812, 930
GNIS feature ID	437012

Jockey is an unincorporated community in Lane Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

Some say Jockey was named on account of selling horses, while others believe the name reflects the community's "shrewd dealings".[3]

Geography

Jockey is located at 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W.

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...