Selvin, Indiana

Selvin is an unincorporated community in Pigeon Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Selvin, Indiana
Selvin
Selvin
Coordinates: 38°12′15″N 87°06′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWarrick
TownshipPigeon
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47523
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-68724[2]
GNIS feature ID443215

History

Selvin was originally called Taylorsville, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1839 by George Taylor, and named for him.[4] The post office in the community was first called Polk Patch.[4] This post office was established in 1853, the name was changed to Selvin in 1881, and the post office closed in 1951.[5]

Geography

Selvin is located at 38°12′15″N 87°06′22″W.

References


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