Spencerville, Indiana
Appearance
Spencerville | |
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Coordinates: 41°16′59″N 84°55′19″W / 41.28306°N 84.92194°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | DeKalb |
Township | Spencer |
Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
ZIP code | 46788 |
FIPS code | 18-71990[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 443944 |
Spencerville is an unincorporated community located in Spencer Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The only covered bridge in DeKalb County is located in Spencerville.[3]
History
The Spencerville post office was established in 1839.[4] Spencerville was named for John Spencer, relative of one of the founders.[5]
Geography
Spencerville is located at 41°16′59″N 84°55′19″W / 41.28306°N 84.92194°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Spencerville Covered Bridge, DeKlab County, Indiana". Indiana County History Preservation Society. Retrieved 2009-02-04.
- ^ "DeKalb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 308. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for John Spencer, brother-in-law of Reuben J. Dawson, who platted...