Willow Valley, Indiana
| Willow Valley | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Martin County's location in Indiana | |
  Willow Valley Location in Martin County | |
| Coordinates: 38°41′41″N 86°43′10″W / 38.69472°N 86.71944°WCoordinates: 38°41′41″N 86°43′10″W / 38.69472°N 86.71944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Halbert |
| Elevation[1] | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 47581 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451635 |
Willow Valley is an unincorporated community in Halbert Township, Martin County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Willow Valley in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1864.[2] The community was named from the growth of willows in their valley.[3]
Geography
Willow Valley is located at 38°41′41″N 86°43′10″W / 38.69472°N 86.71944°W.
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References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 349. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...descriptive of williows that were abundant in a valley here.
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