Prowsville, Indiana
Prowsville is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Prowsville, Indiana | |
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 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Prowsville Location of Prowsville in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°40′49″N 86°12′06″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47108 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441627 [1] |
History
A post office was established at Prowsville in 1855, and remained in operation until 1868.[2] The community was named after the Prow family of settlers.[3]
Geography
Prowsville is located at 38°40′49″N 86°12′06″W.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prowsville, Indiana
- "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
A post office, named for a local family...
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