Poling, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Poling, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Poling
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jay
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jackson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:863
Coordinates:40.5325°N -85.0533°W
Area Code:260
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:441405

Poling is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana, United States. Poling is 4.7miles west of Bryant.

History

A post office was established at Poling in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[1] William Poling served as an early postmaster.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jay County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2014.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 268. William Poling was appointed postmaster..