Heusler, Indiana

Heusler is an unincorporated community in Marrs Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Heusler, Indiana
Heusler
Heusler
Coordinates: 37°56′01″N 87°42′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPosey
TownshipMarrs
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47712
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID436079

History

A post office was established at Heusler in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3] Ernest H. C. Heusler served as postmaster and gave the community its name.[4]

Geography

Heusler is located at 37°56′01″N 87°42′46″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. "Heusler, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
  3. "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 163. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Ernest H. C. Heusler was the first and only postmaster.



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