Harveysburg, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W / 39.98222°N 87.29472°W / 39.98222; -87.29472CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyFountainTownshipMillcreekElevation676 ft (206 m)ZIP code
47952
FIPS code18-32386[2]GNIS feature ID435855[1]

Harveysburg is an unincorporated community in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States.

History

A post office was established at Harveysburg in 1857 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[3] It was named for Harlan Harvey, an early settler.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harveysburg, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...Harlan Harvey, who lived here...
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