Moscow, Indiana

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Moscow
Moscow (Indiana)
Moscow
Moscow
Coordinates: 39°29′07″N 85°33′24″W / 39.48528, -85.55667
Country United States
State Indiana
County Rush
Township Orange
Elevation [1] 883 ft (269 m)
ZIP code 46156
FIPS code 18-51228[2]
GNIS feature ID 439481

Moscow is an unincorporated town in Orange Township, Rush County, Indiana. The town of approximately 80 residents was struck on June 3, 2008 by a tornado which destroyed its landmark 19th century covered bridge over the Big Flatrock river.[3]

[edit] Geography

Moscow is located at 39°29′07″N, 85°33′24″W.

[edit] References

  1. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Tribune wire reports (2008-06-04). Moscow, Indiana tornado. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved on 2008-06-07.
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County seat: Rushville
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