Saint Magdalen, Indiana

Saint Magdalen is an extinct town in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It has no permanent residents anymore and is considered a ghost town.

History

A post office opened under the name Saint Magdalen in 1871, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named after Mary Magdalene.

Geography

Saint Magdalen was located within the present-day boundaries of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge.