Smedley, Indiana

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 / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W / 38.63306; -86.21583Coordinates: 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W / 38.63306; -86.21583
Country United States
State Indiana
County Washington
Township Vernon
Elevation[1] 879 ft (268 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code 47108
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 443654

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

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 / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W / 38.63306; -86.21583.

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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