Magley, Indiana

Magley is an unincorporated community in Preble Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Magley, Indiana
Adams County's location in Indiana
Adams County's location in Indiana
Magley is located in Adams County, Indiana
Magley
Magley
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipPreble
Elevation
833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46733
FIPS code18-46152[1]
GNIS feature ID438474

History

A post office was established at Magley in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[3] The community was named for the first postmaster, Jacob J. Magley.[4]

Geography

Magley is located at 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Magley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  3. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.


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