Huffman, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Huffman, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Huffman
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Spencer
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Harrison
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:130
Elevation Ft:427
Coordinates:38.1019°N -86.7769°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47635
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:436582

Huffman is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

An old variant name of the community was Huffmans Mills.[2] The town's proprietor, John R. Huffman operated a gristmill and sawmill and kept a store.[3] A post office was established at Huffman in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[4]

Geography

Huffman is located at 38.1019°N -86.7769°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-09. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  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. 173. ...originally was called Huffmans Mills..
  3. Book: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present . 1885. Goodspeed. 373.
  4. Web site: Spencer County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 October 2015.