Gings is an

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in Union Township, Rush County, in the

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History

Gings was

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ted in 1870, and named for its founder, Michael Ging. An old variant name of the community was called Star. A post office was established under the name Star in 1853, was renamed Gings in 1890 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.

Geography

Gings is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Rush County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{RushCountyIN-geo-stub