Dabney, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°05′24″N 85°20′49″W / 39.09000°N 85.34694°W / 39.09000; -85.34694[1]
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Dabney is an unincorporated community in Otter Creek Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Dabney was originally called Poston, and under the latter name was laid out in 1855.[2]
A post office was established under the name Poston in 1856, was renamed to Dabney in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[3]
Geography
Dabney is located along a railroad line 2.5 miles (4.0 km) northeast of Holton.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dabney, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 108. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The village was laid out on May 16, 1855, and named Poston...
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
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Municipalities and communities of Ripley County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Versailles
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