Smith Valley, Indiana
Smith Valley, Indiana | |
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  Smith Valley  Smith Valley | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′19″N 86°11′49″W / 39.60528°N 86.19694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | White River |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| ZIP code | 46142 |
| FIPS code | 18-70290[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449732 |
Smith Valley is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
Smith Valley was named for William K. Smith, a pioneer settler.[3] A post office was established at Smith Valley in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[4]
Geography
Smith Valley is located at 39°36′19″N 86°11′49″W / 39.60528°N 86.19694°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.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...for one of the early settlers, William K. Smith.
- ^ "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
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