Smedley, Indiana

Smedley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Smedley is located in Washington County, Indiana
Smedley
Smedley
Location of Smedley in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W / 38.63306; -86.21583
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipVernon
Elevation
[1]
879 ft (268 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47108
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS 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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