Travisville, Indiana

Travisville is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Travisville, Indiana
Wells County's location in Indiana
Wells County's location in Indiana
Travisville is located in Wells County, Indiana
Travisville
Travisville
Location of Travisville in Wells County
Coordinates: 40°41′31″N 85°12′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWells
TownshipHarrison
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46714
Area code260
GNIS feature ID444860

History

Travisville was named after John Travis, who laid out the community.[3]

A post office called Travis was established in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1877.[4]

Geography

Travisville is located at 40°41′31″N 85°12′28″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  2. "Travisville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  3. "Profile for Travisville, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  4. "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.



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