Valeene, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Valeene, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Valeene
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Orange
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Southeast
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.4389°N -86.3972°W
Elevation Ft:640
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47125
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451594

Valeene is an unincorporated community in Southeast Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Valeene was laid out in 1837.[1] A post office was established at Valeene in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1953.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present . Higginson Book Company . 1884 . 504.
  2. Web site: Orange County . Jim Forte Postal History . May 5, 2017.