Haleysburg is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Haleysburg in 1883, and remained in operation until 1885.[2] The community was named after the Haley family of settlers.[3]
Geography
Haleysburg is located at 38°44′32″N 86°09′02″W / 38.74222°N 86.15056°W.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haleysburg, Indiana
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 154. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the local Haley family...
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