Spring Mill Village, Indiana
Spring Mill Village is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 38°44′06″N 86°25′37″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Lawrence |
Township | Marion |
Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
ZIP code | 47446 |
FIPS code | 18-72326[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 443995 |
History
A post office was established as Spring Mill in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.[3] The community was named from the presence of a water-powered gristmill.[4]
Geography
Spring Mill Village is located at 38°44′06″N 86°25′37″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 310. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the spring-fed stream that powered the mill.
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