Solsberry, Indiana
Solsberry, Indiana | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Beech Creek |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| ZIP code | 47459 |
| FIPS code | 18-70506[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443761 |
Solsberry is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.
History
According to one source, Solsberry is likely a corruption of Salisbury, a city in England.[3] The Solsberry post office was established in 1851.[4] However, according to locals, the name Solsberry originates from one of the early settlers to the region, Solomon Wilkerson, who platted the town and is buried in the town cemetery.[5]
Geography
Solsberry is located at 39°05′00″N 86°45′22″W / 39.08333°N 86.75611°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 305. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
A likely origin is that Solsberry is a phonetic spelling of Salisbury, an English town name...
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ^ "Solomon Wilkerson (1800 - 1875) - Find A Grave Memorial". Findagrave.com. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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