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Farabee is an unincorporated community in Pierce Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

Farabee, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Farabee
Location of Farabee in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°33′25″N 86°00′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipPierce
Elevation
[1]
764 ft (233 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47167
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID434387[1]

History


A post office was established at Farabee in 1859, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community was named after Alfred Farabee, a local postmaster.[3]


Geography


Farabee is located at 38°33′25″N 86°00′57″W.


References


  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farabee, Indiana
  2. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...with Alfred Farabee as postmaster...


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