Smedley, Indiana

Smedley, Indiana
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
Elevation879 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

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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

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

References

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  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.