Smithland, Indiana
Smithland, Indiana | |
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  Smithland | |
| Coordinates: 39°27′37″N 85°50′48″W / 39.46028°N 85.84667°WCoordinates: 39°27′37″N 85°50′48″W / 39.46028°N 85.84667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Hendricks |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46176 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443707 |
Smithland is an unincorporated community in Hendricks Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History[]
Smithland was platted in 1851 by Hezekiah Smith, and named for him.[3]
A post office was established at Smithland in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[4]
Geography[]
Smithland is located at 39°27′37″N 85°50′48″W / 39.46028°N 85.84667°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Smithland, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ Chadwick, Edward H. (1909). Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 270.
- ^ "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
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