Smithson, Indiana
| Smithson | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Smithson  Smithson | |
| Coordinates: 40°43′04″N 86°52′21″W / 40.71778°N 86.87250°WCoordinates: 40°43′04″N 86°52′21″W / 40.71778°N 86.87250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Big Creek |
| Elevation[1] | 692 ft (211 m) |
| ZIP code | 47980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443708 |
Smithson is an unincorporated community in Big Creek Township, White County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Smithson was originally called Wheeler, and under the latter name was laid out when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] The present name is derived from Bernard G. Smith, a Civil War veteran and early settler.[3] Smithson was the name of the local post office.[3] The Smithson post office was established in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.[4]
Geography
Smithson is located at 40°43′04″N 86°52′21″W / 40.71778°N 86.87250°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- ↑ "Smithson, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- 1 2 3 Hamelle, W. H. (1915). A Standard History of White County, Indiana: An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments in the Progress of Town and Country. Unigraphic. p. 243.
- ↑ "White County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
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