Williamstown, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Williamstown, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Williamstown
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Decatur, Rush
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clinton, Anderson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.4528°N -85.4692°W
Elevation Ft:958
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47240
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-84446[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:446089

Williamstown is an unincorporated community in Decatur and Rush counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Williamstown was founded in 1830.[2] An old variant name of the community was called Earl City.

A post office was established at Williamstown in 1834, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

Geography

Williamstown is located at the boundary between Decatur and Rush counties.[4]

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. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 349. ...laid out this village in September 1830....
  3. Web site: Decatur County . Jim Forte Postal History . February 25, 2017.
  4. Book: History of Decatur County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions . B.F. Bowen . Harding, Lewis Albert . 1915 . 140.