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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Harveysburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Fountain County's location in IndianaFountain County's location in Indiana
Harveysburg is located in Fountain County, IndianaHarveysburgHarveysburgHarveysburg's location in Fountain County
Coordinates: 39°58′56″N 87°17′41″W / 39.98222°N 87.29472°W / 39.98222; -87.29472
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFountain
TownshipMillcreek
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
ZIP code47952
FIPS code18-32386
GNIS feature ID435855

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

History

A post office was established at Harveysburg in 1857 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900. It was named for Harlan Harvey, an early settler.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harveysburg, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 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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County seat: Covington
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