New Corydon, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
40°34′07″N 84°50′24″W / 40.56861°N 84.84000°W / 40.56861; -84.84000[2]
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New Corydon is an unincorporated community in Wabash Township, Jay County, Indiana.
History
New Corydon was platted in 1844.[4] It took its name after Corydon, Indiana.[5] A post office was established at New Corydon in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1960.[6]
References
- ^ Jay, Milton T. (1922). History of Jay County, Indiana: Including Its World War Record and Incorporating the Montgomery History, Volume 1. Historical Publishing Company. p. 253.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Corydon, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Jay, Milton T. (1922). History of Jay County, Indiana: Including Its World War Record and Incorporating the Montgomery History, Volume 1. Historical Publishing Company. p. 253.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 237. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Corydon, Indiana.
- ^ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Jay County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Portland
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