Luray, Indiana

Luray is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana.

Luray, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Luray
Luray
Coordinates: 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHenry
TownshipPrairie
Elevation
1,001 ft (305 m)
ZIP code
47386
FIPS code18-45306[1]
GNIS feature ID438410[2]

History

Luray was laid out and platted in 1836.[3] The community was named after Luray, Virginia since a large share of the early settlers were natives of that state.[3] A post office was established at Luray in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[4]

Geography

Luray is located at 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Luray, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. p. 938.
  4. "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.



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