Sleeth, Indiana

Sleeth is an unincorporated community in Carroll County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

W. H. Sleeth was the original owner of the town site.[2] A post office was established at Sleeth in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sleeth, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. W.H. Sleeth donated land to the village.
  3. "Carroll County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 August 2014.

Coordinates: 40°38′57″N 86°43′03″W / 40.64917°N 86.71750°W / 40.64917; -86.71750


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