Farrville, Indiana
| Farrville | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Farrville | |
| Coordinates: 40°34′52″N 85°27′59″W / 40.58111°N 85.46639°WCoordinates: 40°34′52″N 85°27′59″W / 40.58111°N 85.46639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| ZIP code | 46991 |
| FIPS code | 18-22828[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434415[2] |
Farrville is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Grant County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Farrville in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] Alfred Farr served as first postmaster.[4]
Geography
Farrville is located at 40°34′52″N 85°27′59″W / 40.58111°N 85.46639°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Farrville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and Alfred C. Farr was the first postmaster.
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