Fairview, Randolph County, Indiana

Fairview
Unincorporated community
Fairview
Coordinates: 40°17′53″N 085°11′43″W / 40.29806°N 85.19528°W / 40.29806; -85.19528Coordinates: 40°17′53″N 085°11′43″W / 40.29806°N 85.19528°W / 40.29806; -85.19528
Country United States
State Indiana
County Randolph
Township Switzerland
Elevation[1] 965 ft (294 m)
ZIP code 47373
GNIS feature ID 0434310[2]

Fairview is an unincorporated community in Green Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Fairview was platted in 1838.[3] A post office was established at Fairview in 1843, and remained in operation until 1901.[4]

Geography

Fairview is located at 40°17′53″N 085°11′43″W / 40.29806°N 85.19528°W / 40.29806; -85.19528 at an elevation of 965 feet (294 m).

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Fairview, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ Tucker, E. (1882). History of Randolph County, Indiana: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers : to which are Appended Maps of Its Several Townships. A.L. Klingman. p. 498.
  4. ↑ "Randolph County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.


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