Prowsville, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°40′49″N 86°12′06″W / 38.68028°N 86.20167°W / 38.68028; -86.2016747108
Prowsville is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Prowsville in 1855, and remained in operation until 1868.[2] The community was named after the Prow family of settlers.[3]
Geography
Prowsville is located at 38°40′49″N 86°12′06″W / 38.68028°N 86.20167°W / 38.68028; -86.20167.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prowsville, 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. 272. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Salem
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