Spring Mill Village, Indiana

Spring Mill Village is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Spring Mill Village
Spring Mill Village
Spring Mill Village
Coordinates: 38°44′06″N 86°25′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipMarion
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
ZIP code
47446
FIPS code18-72326[2]
GNIS feature ID443995

History

A post office was established as Spring Mill in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.[3] The community was named from the presence of a water-powered gristmill.[4]

Geography

Spring Mill Village is located at 38°44′06″N 86°25′37″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 310. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for the spring-fed stream that powered the mill.



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