Harveysburg, Indiana

Harveysburg
Unincorporated community

Fountain County's location in Indiana
Harveysburg

Harveysburg's location in Fountain County

Coordinates: 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W / 39.98222°N 87.29472°WCoordinates: 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W / 39.98222°N 87.29472°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Fountain
Township Millcreek
Elevation 676 ft (206 m)
ZIP code 47952
FIPS code 18-32386[1]
GNIS feature ID 435855[2]

Harveysburg is an unincorporated community in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States.

History

A post office was established at Harveysburg in 1857 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[3] It was named for Harlan Harvey, an early settler.[4]

Geography

Harveysburg is located at 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W / 39.98222°N 87.29472°W.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Harveysburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...Harlan Harvey, who lived here...