East Oolitic, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°53′57″N 86°30′13″W / 38.89917°N 86.50361°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Lawrence |
Township | Shawswick |
Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
ZIP code | 47421 |
FIPS code | 18-19936[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 2830449[1] |
East Oolitic is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
East Oolitic was originally called Spien Kopj, in commemoration of the Battle of Spion Kop in the Second Boer War.[3] East Ooltic was platted in 1900.[4] Oolite is a type of limestone found in the area.[5]
East Oolitic, Indiana is located in Lawrence County approximately two miles north of Bedford, and one half mile east of Oolitic.