Parkersburg, Indiana

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Parkersburg
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMontgomery
TownshipScott
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
ZIP code
47954
FIPS code18-58014[2]
GNIS feature ID449705

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 / 39.87333; -86.90278.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ History of Montgomery County, Indiana : with personal sketches of representative citizens. pg 505
  4. ^ 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. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |lastauthoramp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2015.