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Becks Mill, Indiana

Becks Mill is an unincorporated community in Howard Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Beck's Mill, the first gristmill in the county, was built by George Beck in 1808.

A post office was established at Becks Mill in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.

Geography

Becks Mill is located at 38°32′07″N 86°09′20″W / 38.53528°N 86.15556°W / 38.53528; -86.15556.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Becks Mill, Indiana
  2. ^ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. pp. 694–695.
  3. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.