Cross Plains is an unincorporated community in Brown Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

[1] Cross Plains was founded in 1826 and was named for the fact two roads meet at the town site.

[3] A post office has been in operation at Cross Plains since 1826.

[4] The United States Census Bureau delineated Cross Plains as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.

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