Vilas, Indiana

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

History

A post office was established at Vilas in 1885, and remained in operation until 1912.[2] The community was named in honor of William Freeman Vilas, 33rd United States Postmaster General.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vilas, Indiana
  2. "Owen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. It was named for William Freeman Vilas...

Coordinates: 39°10′12″N 86°50′24″W / 39.17000°N 86.84000°W / 39.17000; -86.84000


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