Harveysburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W / 39.98222°N 87.29472°W / 39.98222; -87.2947247952
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
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harveysburg, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
- ^ 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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County seat: Covington
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