Smith Valley is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
Smith Valley was named for William K. Smith, a pioneer settler.[3] A post office was established at Smith Valley in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[4]
Notable people
John J. Carson, member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from 1948 to 1953; born in Smith Valley
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smith Valley, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...for one of the early settlers, William K. Smith.
- ^ "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
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