Apalona, Indiana

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Coordinates: 38°09′16″N 86°37′56″W / 38.15444°N 86.63222°W / 38.15444; -86.63222
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Apalona is an unincorporated community in Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

The first post office at Apalona was called Lushers.[2] The post office opened in 1858, was renamed Apalona in 1864, and closed in 1955.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Apalona, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A post office was established as Lushers...
  3. ^ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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