Willis, Indiana Explained

Willis is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Indiana, in the United States.

History

The first post office in Willis was called Willis Grove.^[1] Established in 1879, the post office was renamed Willis in 1894, and was discontinued in 1907.^[2]

References

38.5533°N -87.3572°W

Notes and References

1. 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. A post office called Willis Grove was established....
2. Web site: Knox County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 November 2014.