Tampico is an unincorporated community in Grassy Fork Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Tampico first grew around a blacksmith shop established in about 1840.

[3] The community was likely named after Tampico, in Mexico.

[4] A post office was established at Tampico in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.

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