Schley, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Schley, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Schley
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Spencer
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Huff
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:128
Elevation Ft:420
Coordinates:38.0456°N -86.8719°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47531
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:443076

Schley is an unincorporated community in Huff Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Schley in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[2] The community most likely was named after Winfield Scott Schley (1839–1911), an officer in the Spanish–American War.[3]

Geography

Schley is located at 38.0456°N -86.8719°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-10. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: Spencer County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 October 2015.
  3. 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. 296. The name probably honors the American admiral Winfield Scott Schley....