Hursh, Indiana
Hursh is an unincorporated community in Cedar Creek Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Hursh was originally platted as the Town of Urbanna in 1867. A post office was established at Hursh in 1882, and remained in operation until 1903. The community was named after the Hursh family of settlers.
Geography
Hursh is located at 41°14′53″N 84°58′27″W / 41.24806°N 84.97417°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Hursh, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 174. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
A post office, named for the local Hursh family...
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