Markland, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Markland, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Markland
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Switzerland
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:York
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.7819°N -84.9867°W
Elevation Ft:469
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47043
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:438623

Markland is an unincorporated community in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

The nearby Markland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River takes its name from the community.

History

Markland was laid out in 1874 by Charles Markland and named for him.[1]

A post office was established at Markland in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cottman, George Streibe. Indiana Magazine of History. 1916. 154–155.
  2. Web site: Switzerland County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 December 2015.