Farabee, Indiana

Farabee is an unincorporated community in Pierce Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Farabee, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Farabee
Location of Farabee in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°33′25″N 86°00′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipPierce
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47167
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID434387

History

A post office was established at Farabee in 1859, and remained in operation until 1934.[3] The community was named after Alfred Farabee, a local postmaster.[4]

Geography

Farabee is located at 38°33′25″N 86°00′57″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  2. "Farabee, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  3. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...with Alfred Farabee as postmaster...



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