De Gonia Springs, Indiana
De Gonia Springs is an unincorporated community in Skelton Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at De Gonia Springs in 1879, and remained in operation until 1926. The waters of the nearby spring were once believed to hold medicinal qualities.
Geography
De Gonia Springs is located at 38°03′16″N 87°11′10″W / 38.05444°N 87.18611°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "De Gonia Springs, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "Warrick County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 112. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...mineral water: it was supposedly magical...