Smedley, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W / 38.63306; -86.21583CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyWashingtonTownshipVernonElevation879 ft (268 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code
47108
Area code(s)812, 930GNIS feature ID443654[1]

Smedley is an unincorporated community in Vernon Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

Smedley was named for its first postmaster, Morgan Smedley. The post office was established there in 1849, soon after the railroad was built through that territory.[2]

Geography

Smedley is located at 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W / 38.63306; -86.21583.

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smedley, Indiana
  2. ^ Stevens, Warder William & Davis, Lulie (1916). Centennial History of Washington County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. McDowell Publications. p. 539.


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