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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Douglas, Indiana

Douglas is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Gibson County, Indiana.

History

The post office Douglas once contained was called Maxams. It operated from 1890 until 1904.

Geography

Douglas is located at 38°19′50″N 87°30′06″W / 38.33056°N 87.50167°W / 38.33056; -87.50167.

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Douglas, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A post office was established as Maxams...
  4. ^ "Gibson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2014.