Walesboro, Indiana
Appearance
Walesboro | |
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Coordinates: 39°08′43″N 85°54′52″W / 39.14528°N 85.91444°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Bartholomew |
Township | Wayne |
Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
ZIP code | 47201 |
GNIS feature ID | 445368 |
Walesboro is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Walesboro (also spelled historically Wailesborough and Wailesboro) in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] The community was named for its founder, John P. Wales.[3]
Geography
Walesboro is located at 39°08′43″N 85°54′52″W / 39.14528°N 85.91444°W.
The community is located on Indiana State Road 11 and is three miles east of Interstate 65.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 337. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...by John P. Wales and named for his family.