Smedley, Indiana
| Smedley | |
|---|---|
| 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°WCoordinates: 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Vernon |
| Elevation[1] | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47108 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443654 |
Smedley is an unincorporated community in Vernon Township, Washington County, Indiana, in the United States.[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.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Smedley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ 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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