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Seyberts, Indiana

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Seyberts
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaGrange
TownshipVan Buren
Elevation856 ft (261 m)
ZIP code
46565
FIPS code18-68825[2]
GNIS feature ID443231

Seyberts is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established as Seybert in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[3] Charles Seybert served as postmaster.[4]

Geography

Seyberts is located at 41°42′25″N 85°30′48″W / 41.70694°N 85.51333°W / 41.70694; -85.51333.

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. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "LaGrange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 298. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Charles Seybert was the first postmaster.