Harveysburg, Indiana

Harveysburg is an unincorporated community in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States.

Harveysburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Fountain County's location in Indiana
Fountain County's location in Indiana
Harveysburg is located in Fountain County, Indiana
Harveysburg
Harveysburg
Harveysburg's location in Fountain County
Coordinates: 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFountain
TownshipMillcreek
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
ZIP code
47952
FIPS code18-32386[1]
GNIS feature ID435855[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
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Harveysburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  3. "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  4. 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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