Parkersburg, Indiana
Parkersburg | |
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Montgomery |
Township | Scott |
Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
ZIP code | 47954 |
FIPS code | 18-58014[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 449705 |
Parkersburg is an unincorporated community in Scott Township, Montgomery County, Indiana.
History
Parkersburg was platted by Thomas Arnett and Noble Welch in 1837.[3] It was named for its first postmaster, Nathaniel Parker.[4] A post office was established at Parkersburg in 1835, and remained in operation until 1903.[5]
Geography
Parkersburg is located at 39°52′24″N 86°54′10″W / 39.87333°N 86.90278°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ Beckwith, Hiram Williams; Kennedy, P. S. (1881). History of Montgomery County, Together with Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley. H. H. Hill and N. Iddings. p. 408.
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