Crawleyville, Indiana

Crawleyville is an unincorporated community located along the Wabash River in Wabash Township in Gibson County, Indiana.[1] It is located about 20 miles west of Princeton. In the early 1900s, Crawleyville was an active community of farmers and fishermen. Today, it is primarily known as a recreational sports area. A nearby DNR paved boat ramp gives sporting access to the Wabash River.

Crawleyville, Indiana
Crawleyville
Crawleyville
Coordinates: 38°17′00″N 87°50′00″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGibson
TownshipWabash
Elevation
321 ft (98 m)
ZIP code
47665

The first settlement at Crawleyville was made in 1811.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crawleyville, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Formerly called Cabot, this village was settled in 1811..



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