Heusler, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Heusler, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Heusler
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Marrs
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.9336°N -87.7128°W
Elevation Ft:469
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47712
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:436079

Heusler is an unincorporated community in Marrs Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Heusler in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[1] Ernest H. C. Heusler served as postmaster and gave the community its name.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Posey County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.
  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. 163. Ernest H. C. Heusler was the first and only postmaster..