Alaska, Indiana
Alaska (also known as Sheasville) was an unincorporated town in Morgan and Owen counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Alaska in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The community was probably named in commemoration of the purchase of the Territory of Alaska.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alaska, Indiana
- ^ "Morgan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...so it was in the news when the post office was named Alaska.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
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