Luray, Indiana

Luray is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States.

Luray, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Luray is located in Indiana
Luray
Luray
Luray is located in the United States
Luray
Luray
Coordinates: 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHenry
TownshipPrairie
Named forLuray, Virginia, US
Elevation
1,001 ft (305 m)
ZIP code
47386
FIPS code18-45306[1]
GNIS feature ID438410[2]

History

Luray was laid out and platted in 1836.[3] The community was named after Luray, Virginia since a large share of the early settlers were natives of that state.[3] A post office was established at Luray in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[4]

Geography

Luray is located at 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Luray, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  3. Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. p. 938.
  4. "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.


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