Morven, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Morven, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Morven
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Shelby
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Noble
Timezone:	Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:	-5
Timezone Dst:	EDT
Utc Offset Dst:	-4
Coordinates:	39.4211°N -85.6611°W
Elevation Footnotes:	^[1]
Elevation M:	253
Elevation Ft:	830
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	46182
Blank Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:	449037

Morven is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.^[2]

History

A post office opened at Morven in 1826, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1842.^[3] The community's name is a transfer from Scotland.^[4]

Geography

Morven is located at 39.4211°N -85.6611°W.

Notes and References

1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|449037}} Morven, Indiana ]. . . July 31, 2017.
3. Web site: Shelby County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 December 2015.
4. 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. 228. This Scottish place name....