Perryville, Indiana
Perryville is an unincorporated community in Hartford Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Perryville, Indiana | |
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Adams County's location in Indiana | |
Perryville Perryville's location in Adams County | |
Coordinates: 40°35′28″N 85°02′26″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Adams County |
Township | Hartford |
Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46740 |
Area code(s) | 260 |
GNIS feature ID | 441035 |
History
Perryville was named for Perry Glendenning, a storekeeper.[3]
Geography
Perryville is located at 40°35′28″N 85°02′26″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Perryville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 260. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The current name comes from Perry Glendenning, the owner of the store.
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