Smith Valley, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Smith Valley, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Smith Valley
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Johnson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:White River
Coordinates:39.6053°N -86.1969°W
Elevation Ft:696
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46142
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-70290[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:449732

Smith Valley is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

Smith Valley was named for William K. Smith, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office was established at Smith Valley in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3]

Notable people

John J. Carson, member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from 1948 to 1953; born in Smith Valley.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  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. 304. ...for one of the early settlers, William K. Smith..
  3. Web site: Johnson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 November 2014.