Markland, Indiana
Markland is an unincorporated community in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
The nearby Markland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River takes its name from the community.
History
Markland was laid out in 1874 by Charles Markland and named for him.
A post office was established at Markland in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Markland, Indiana
- ^ Cottman, George Streibe (1916). Indiana Magazine of History. pp. 154–155.
- ^ "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
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