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

Harveysburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Fountain County's location in Indiana
Harveysburg
Harveysburg's location in Fountain County
Coordinates: 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFountain
TownshipMillcreek
Elevation
676 ft (206 m)
ZIP code
47952
FIPS code18-32386[1]
GNIS feature ID435855[2]

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.


References


  1. "U.S. Census website". 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...


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