Whitesville, Indiana
| Whitesville | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Whitesville Location in Montgomery County | |
| Coordinates: 39°57′55″N 86°50′01″W / 39.96528°N 86.83361°WCoordinates: 39°57′55″N 86°50′01″W / 39.96528°N 86.83361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation[1] | 869 ft (265 m) |
| ZIP code | 47968 |
| FIPS code | 18-84032[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445979 |
Whitesville is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Whitesville in 1852, and remained in operation until 1919.[3] Joseph S. White served as an early postmaster.[4]
Geography
Whitesville is located at 39°57′55″N 86°50′01″W / 39.96528°N 86.83361°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.
- ↑ "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 347. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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