Farabee, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Farabee, Indiana
Mapsize:120px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Washington County
Pushpin Label:Farabee
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Farabee in Washington County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Pierce
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.5569°N -86.0158°W
Elevation Ft:764
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47167
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:434387

Farabee is an unincorporated community in Pierce Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Farabee in 1859, and remained in operation until 1934.[1] The community was named after Alfred Farabee, a local postmaster.[2]

Geography

Farabee is located at 38.5569°N -86.0158°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Washington County . Jim Forte Postal History . December 29, 2016.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 130. ...with Alfred Farabee as postmaster....