Farabee, Indiana
Farabee is an unincorporated community in Pierce Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Farabee in 1859, and remained in operation until 1934. The community was named after Alfred Farabee, a local postmaster.
Geography
Farabee is located at 38°33′25″N 86°00′57″W / 38.55694°N 86.01583°W.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Farabee, Indiana
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 130. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...with Alfred Farabee as postmaster...
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