Sylvania, Indiana
| Sylvania | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  Sylvania Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°55′08″N 87°17′40″W / 39.91889°N 87.29444°WCoordinates: 39°55′08″N 87°17′40″W / 39.91889°N 87.29444°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Liberty Township |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444521[1] |
Sylvania is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
History
Sylvania was founded in 1836.[2] A post office was established at Sylvania in 1850, and remained in operation until 1905.[3]
Geography
Sylvania is located at 39°55′09″N 87°17′40″W / 39.91917°N 87.29444°W at an elevation of 666 feet.
References
- ↑ "Sylvania". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 318. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was platted in 1836.
- ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
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