Smedley, Indiana
Smedley, Indiana | |
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 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Smedley Location of Smedley in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Vernon |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47108 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443654[1] |
Smedley is an unincorporated community in Vernon Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
[edit]Smedley was named for its first postmaster, Morgan Smedley. The post office was established there in 1849, soon after the railroad was built through that territory.[2]
Geography
[edit]Smedley is located at 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smedley, Indiana
- ^ Stevens, Warder William & Davis, Lulie (1916). Centennial History of Washington County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. McDowell Publications. p. 539.
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