Arney, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Arney, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Arney
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Owen
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jefferson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:215
Elevation Ft:705
Coordinates:39.2186°N -86.9317°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47431
Area Codes:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:430270

Arney is an unincorporated community in eastern Jefferson Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It lies near the intersection of County Road 880 West (a.k.a. Stubenville Road) and County Road 500 South (a.k.a. Arney Road), which is a community nearly ten miles southwest of the city of Spencer, the county seat of Owen County. Its elevation is 705 feet (215 m), and it is located at 39.2186°N -86.9317°W (39.2186546, -86.9316754).

History

Arney was founded in 1852.[2] A post office was established at Arney in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[3]

School district

Arney students may attend Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a high school.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2017-04-29. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 54. This village was laid out in 1852....
  3. Web site: Owen County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 September 2015.