Valley City, Indiana

Valley City is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

Valley City, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Valley City Presbyterian Church
Valley City Presbyterian Church
Harrison County's location in Indiana
Harrison County's location in Indiana
Valley City is located in Harrison County, Indiana
Valley City
Valley City
Valley City's location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
TownshipWashington
Elevation
[1]
577 ft (176 m)
ZIP code
47142
FIPS code18-78236[2]
GNIS feature ID445195[1]

History

Valley City was platted in 1859.[3] It was named for the valley in which it situated.[4] A post office was established at Valley City in 1863, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[5]

Geography

Valley City is located at 38°05′38″N 86°13′22″W. The community is situated near the head of Blue Spring Hollow, east of New Amsterdam and north of Mauckport.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Valley City, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 332. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...the village was named for its location in a valley.
  5. "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.


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