Smithland is an unincorporated community in Hendricks Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Smithland was platted in 1851 by Hezekiah Smith, and named for him.[3]
A post office was established at Smithland in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[4]
Geography
Smithland is located at 39°27′37″N 85°50′48″W / 39.46028°N 85.84667°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Smithland, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ Chadwick, Edward H. (1909). Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 270.
- ^ "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
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