Queensville, Indiana
| Queensville | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Queensville | |
| Coordinates: 39°03′04″N 85°40′38″W / 39.05111°N 85.67722°WCoordinates: 39°03′04″N 85°40′38″W / 39.05111°N 85.67722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings |
| Township | Geneva |
| Elevation[1] | 676 ft (206 m) |
| ZIP code | 47265 |
| FIPS code | 18-62550[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441693 |
Queensville is an unincorporated community in Geneva Township, Jennings County, Indiana.
History
Queensville was originally called Lynnville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1848. In 1855 the village adopted the name Queensville.[3]
A post office was established at Queensville in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[4]
Geography
Queensville is located at 39°03′04″N 85°40′38″W / 39.05111°N 85.67722°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.
- ↑ Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 69.
- ↑ "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
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