Walesboro, Indiana
Walesboro is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Walesboro, Indiana | |
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
Walesboro Location in Bartholomew County | |
Coordinates: 39°08′43″N 85°54′52″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Bartholomew |
Township | Wayne |
Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47201 |
GNIS feature ID | 445368 |
History
A post office was established at Walesboro (also spelled historically Wailesborough and Wailesboro) in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The community was named for its founder, John P. Wales.[4]
Geography
Walesboro is located at 39°08′43″N 85°54′52″W.
The community is located on Indiana State Road 11 and is three miles east of Interstate 65.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Walesboro, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 337. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...by John P. Wales and named for his family.
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