Scalesville, Indiana

Scalesville is an unincorporated community in Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Scalesville in 1879, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] William Scaes served as an early postmaster.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scalesville, Indiana
  2. "Warrick County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 296. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. William Scales was the first postmaster.

Coordinates: 38°12′09″N 87°12′22″W / 38.20250°N 87.20611°W / 38.20250; -87.20611


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