Smedley, Indiana

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

Smedley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Smedley
Location of Smedley in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipVernon
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47108
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID443654

History

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.[3]

Geography

Smedley is located at 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Smedley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  3. 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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