Markland, Indiana
Markland | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | York |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| ZIP code | 47043 |
| Area code | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438623 |
Markland is an unincorporated community in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
The nearby Markland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River takes its name from the community.
History
Markland was laid out in 1874 by Charles Markland and named for him.[3]
A post office was established at Markland in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.[4]
Geography
Markland is located at 38°46′55″N 84°59′12″W / 38.78194°N 84.98667°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
- ^ "Markland, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
- ^ Cottman, George Streibe (1916). Indiana Magazine of History. pp. 154–155.
- ^ "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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