Luray, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Luray, Indiana
Named For:Luray, Virginia, US
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Luray
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Henry
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Prairie
Coordinates:40.0711°N -85.3669°W
Elevation Ft:997
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47386
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-45306[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:438410

Luray is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States.

History

Luray was laid out and platted in 1836.[2] The community was named after Luray, Virginia since a large share of the early settlers were natives of that state. A post office was established at Luray in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Hazzard, George. Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. 1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. 938.
  3. Web site: Henry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 2015.