Donaldsonville, Indiana

Donaldsonville was an unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana, in the United States.[1] The area it comprised is now a part of the city of Brazil.

History

Donaldson was the maiden name of the founder.[2] Although this was originally an independent community between the city of Brazil and the town of Knightsville, in practice the community of Donaldsonville has been absorbed by and annexed into the city of Brazil.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Donaldsonville, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for her maiden name, Donaldson.


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