Moscow, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Moscow is an unincorporated town in Orange Township
, Rush County
, Indiana
. The town of approximately 80 residents was struck on June 3, 2008 by an EF3 tornado
which destroyed its landmark 19th century covered bridge
over the Big Flatrock river.
Orange Township, Rush County, Indiana
Orange Township is one of twelve townships in Rush County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 844.-External links:* *...
, Rush County
Rush County, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,261 people, 6,923 households, and 5,046 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 7,337 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. The town of approximately 80 residents was struck on June 3, 2008 by an EF3 tornado
June 2008 tornado outbreak sequence
The June 2008 tornado outbreak sequence was a series of tornado outbreaks affecting most of central and eastern North America from June 3–11, 2008. 192 tornadoes were confirmed, along with widespread straight–line wind wind damage. Seven people were killed from a direct result of...
which destroyed its landmark 19th century covered bridge
Covered bridge
A covered bridge is a bridge with enclosed sides and a roof, often accommodating only a single lane of traffic. Most covered bridges are wooden; some newer ones are concrete or metal with glass sides...
over the Big Flatrock river.