Moorefield, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Moorefield, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Moorefield
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Switzerland
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Pleasant
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.8056°N -85.1703°W
Elevation Ft:906
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47043
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:439407

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

History

Moorefield was platted in 1834.[1] A post office was established at Moorefield in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1916.[2]

Notes and References

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