Haleysbury, Indiana

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

Haleysbury, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Haleysbury
Location of Haleysbury in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°44′32″N 86°09′02″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipJefferson
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47281
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID435601

History

A post office was established at Haleysbury in 1883, and remained in operation until 1885.[3] The community was named after the Haley family of settlers.[4]

Geography

Haleysbury is located at 38°44′32″N 86°09′02″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  2. "Haleysbury, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  3. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 154. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for the local Haley family...



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