Marion Mills, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Marion Mills, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Marion Mills
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Owen
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Marion
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.3064°N -86.9989°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:210
Elevation Ft:689
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47427
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:452129

Marion Mills is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

An old variant name of the community was called Hausertown.[3] A post office was established under the Hausertown name in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[4] The community's present name was taken from Marion Township.[5]

Geography

Marion Mills is located at 39.3064°N -86.9989°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-11-17. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|452129}} Marion Mills, Indiana ]. . . July 19, 2017.
  3. Web site: USGS detail on Marion Mills - Variant Citation. 2017-04-30.
  4. Web site: Owen County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 September 2015.
  5. 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. 211. This community was named for Marion Township....