Perkinsville, Indiana

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Perkinsville is an unincorporated community in Madison County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History[]

Perkinsville was laid out in 1837, and named for William Parkins (different spelling), an early settler.[2] Perkinsville contained a post office from 1844 until 1912.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Perkinsville, Indiana
  2. ^ Forkner, John La Rue & Dyson, Byron H. (1897). Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana. Wilson, Humprheys & Co. p. 794.
  3. ^ "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 January 2015.

Coordinates: 40°08′39″N 85°51′41″W / 40.14417°N 85.86139°W / 40.14417; -85.86139


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