Valley City, Indiana
| Valley City | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Harrison County's location in Indiana | |
  Valley City Valley City's location in Harrison County | |
| Coordinates: 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W / 38.09389°N 86.22278°WCoordinates: 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W / 38.09389°N 86.22278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation[1] | 574 ft (175 m) |
| ZIP code | 47142 |
| FIPS code | 18-78236[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445195 |
Valley City is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Harrison County, Indiana.
History
Valley City was platted in 1859.[3] It was named for the valley in which it situated.[4] A post office was established at Valley City in 1863, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[5]
Geography
Valley City is located at 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W / 38.09389°N 86.22278°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 332. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...the village was named for its location in a valley.
- ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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