Davidson, Indiana

Davidson is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

Davidson had a post office between 1839 and 1924.[2] The community was likely named for its first postmaster, David Aistin.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Davidson, Indiana
  2. ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 110. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...with David Aistin as postmaster and presumably named for him.

Coordinates: 37°58′03″N 86°02′50″W / 37.96757°N 86.04719°W / 37.96757; -86.04719


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