Maxville, Spencer County, Indiana
Maxville is an unincorporated community in Huff Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Maxville was laid out in 1841. The community probably derives its name from the founder, James McDaniel.
Geography
Maxville is located at 38°00′03″N 86°49′35″W / 38.00083°N 86.82639°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Maxville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Goodspeed. 1885. p. 368.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
probably named for James McDaniel, proprietor.