Smyrna, Decatur County, Indiana
Smyrna is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 39°15′50″N 85°22′38″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Decatur |
Township | Salt Creek |
Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
ZIP code | 47240 |
FIPS code | 18-70362[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 443715 |
History
The first post office at Smyrna was established in 1846.[3] It was named after the ancient city of Smyrna.[4]
Geography
Smyrna is located at 39°15′50″N 85°22′38″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Decatur County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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