Smithfield, Indiana
Smithfield is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
Smithfield | |
---|---|
![]() ![]() Smithfield ![]() ![]() Smithfield | |
Coordinates: 40°10′12″N 85°16′07″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Delaware |
Township | Liberty |
Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
ZIP code | 47383 |
FIPS code | 18-70218[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 443706 |
History
Smithfield was founded in 1830.[3] A post office was established at Smithfield in 1830, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1856.[4]
Geography
Smithfield is located at 40°10′12″N 85°16′07″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...before the village was laid out...on March 12, 1830.
- "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.