Poling, Indiana
Appearance
Poling, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°31′57″N 85°03′12″W / 40.53250°N 85.05333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jay |
Township | Jackson |
Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code | 260 |
GNIS feature ID | 441405[1] |
Poling is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana, United States. Poling is 4.7 miles (7.6 km) west of Bryant.
History
[edit]A post office was established at Poling in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] William Poling served as an early postmaster.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Poling, Indiana
- ^ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 268. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
William Poling was appointed postmaster.