Hovey, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Hovey, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Hovey
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Point
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.8922°N -87.9419°W
Elevation Ft:371
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47620
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:436531

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

History

A post office was established at Hovey in 1881, and remained in operation until 1902.[1] The community was named after a family of settlers.[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. 171. The name is for a local family..