Smithland, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Smithland, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Smithland
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Shelby
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Hendricks
Timezone:	Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:	-5
Timezone Dst:	EDT
Utc Offset Dst:	-4
Coordinates:	39.4603°N -85.8467°W
Elevation Footnotes:	^[1]
Elevation M:	223
Elevation Ft:	732
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	46176
Blank Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:	443707

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

History

Smithland was platted in 1851 by Hezekiah Smith, and named for him.^[3]

A post office was established at Smithland in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.^[4]

Geography

Smithland is located at 39.4603°N -85.8467°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|443707}} Smithland, Indiana ]. . . July 30, 2017.
3. Book: Chadwick, Edward H.. Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana. 1909. B.F. Bowen. 270.
4. Web site: Shelby County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 December 2015.