Pettysville, Indiana

Pettysville is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Pettysville, Indiana
Pettysville
Pettysville
Coordinates: 40°52′53″N 85°58′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMiami
TownshipRichland
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46926
FIPS code18-59440[2]
GNIS feature ID441069

History

Pettysville was named for storekeeper Daniel Petty, who platted the community in 1872 when the Vandalia Railroad was extended to that point.[4] A post office was established at Pettysville in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[5]

Geography

Pettysville is on the Eel River, in the eastern part of Richland Township. Pettysville is located at 40°52′53″N 85°58′54″W.

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