Wellsboro, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Wellsboro, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community and Census designated place
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Wellsboro
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaPorte
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Noble
Coordinates:41.4947°N -86.7644°W
Elevation Ft:751
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46382
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-82250[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830448

Wellsboro is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

Wellsboro was laid out in 1875 at the junction of two railroads.[2] It was named for its founders, Charles F. and Theodore H. Wells.[3] Wellsboro (originally spelled Wellsborough) contained a post office from 1877 until 1955.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of La Porte County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities, Villages, and Townships . C. C. Chapman & Co. . 1880 . 811.
  3. Book: A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Co. . Daniels, E. D. . 1904 . 106.
  4. Web site: LaPorte County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2014.