Parkersburg, Indiana
| Parkersburg | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Parkersburg Location in Montgomery County | |
| Coordinates: 39°52′24″N 86°54′10″W / 39.87333°N 86.90278°WCoordinates: 39°52′24″N 86°54′10″W / 39.87333°N 86.90278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Scott |
| Elevation[1] | 856 ft (261 m) |
| ZIP code | 47954 |
| FIPS code | 18-58014[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449705 |
Parkersburg is an unincorporated community in Scott Township, Montgomery County, Indiana.
History
Parkersburg was platted by Thomas Arnett and Noble Welch in 1837.[3] It was named for its first postmaster, Nathaniel Parker.[4] A post office was established at Parkersburg in 1835, and remained in operation until 1903.[5]
Geography
Parkersburg is located at 39°52′24″N 86°54′10″W / 39.87333°N 86.90278°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ History of Montgomery County, Indiana : with personal sketches of representative citizens. pg 505
- ↑ Beckwith, Hiram Williams and Kennedy, P. S. (1881). History of Montgomery County, Together with Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley. H. H. Hill and N. Iddings. p. 408.
- ↑ "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
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