Valley City, Indiana

Valley City, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Valley City Presbyterian Church

Harrison County's location in Indiana
Valley City
Valley City's location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W / 38.09389°N 86.22278°W / 38.09389; -86.22278Coordinates: 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W / 38.09389°N 86.22278°W / 38.09389; -86.22278
Country United States
State Indiana
County Harrison
Township Washington
Elevation[1] 574 ft (175 m)
ZIP code 47142
FIPS code 18-78236[2]
GNIS feature ID 445195

Valley City is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

History

Valley City was platted in 1859.[3] It was named for the valley in which it situated.[4] A post office was established at Valley City in 1863, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[5]

Geography

Valley City is located at 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W / 38.09389°N 86.22278°W / 38.09389; -86.22278. The community is situated near the head of Blue Spring Hollow, east of New Amsterdam and north of Mauckport.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 332. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...the village was named for its location in a valley.
  5. ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.


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