Farrville, Indiana
Farrville is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana.
Farrville, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°34′52″N 85°27′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| ZIP code | 46991 |
| FIPS code | 18-22828[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434415[2] |
History
A post office was established at Farrville in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] Alfred Farr served as first postmaster.[4]
Geography
Farrville is located at 40°34′52″N 85°27′59″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Farrville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and Alfred C. Farr was the first postmaster.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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