Furnessville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Furnessville, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Furnessville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Porter
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Westchester
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:41.6517°N -87.0075°W
Elevation Ft:659
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46304
Area Code:219
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:434907

Furnessville is an unincorporated community in Westchester Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Furnessville in 1861, and remained in operation until 1919.[1] The community was named after Edwin L. Furness, a local postmaster.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Porter County . Jim Forte Postal History . April 3, 2017.
  2. Book: History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests . Lewis Publishing Company . 1912 . 375.