Harveysburg, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Harveysburg, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Fountain County
Pushpin Label:Harveysburg
Pushpin Map Caption:Harveysburg's location in Fountain County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fountain
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Millcreek
Coordinates:39.9822°N -87.2947°W
Elevation Ft:676
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47952
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-32386[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:435855

Harveysburg is an unincorporated community in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States.

History

A post office was established at Harveysburg in 1857 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[2] It was named for Harlan Harvey, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Fountain County . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 September 2014.
  3. 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. 160. ...Harlan Harvey, who lived here....