Avery, Indiana
Avery is an unincorporated community in Michigan Township, Clinton County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Avery in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The community was named for Jacob Avery, a pioneer settler.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avery, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Jacob Avery, a farmer, settled here...