Harveysburg, Indiana
Harveysburg is an unincorporated community in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States.
Harveysburg, Indiana | |
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 Fountain County's location in Indiana | |
  Harveysburg Harveysburg's location in Fountain County | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| Township | Millcreek |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| ZIP code | 47952 |
| FIPS code | 18-32386[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435855[2] |
History
A post office was established at Harveysburg in 1857 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[3] It was named for Harlan Harvey, an early settler.[4]
Geography
Harveysburg is located at 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Harveysburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...Harlan Harvey, who lived here...
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