Morven, Indiana
Morven is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office opened at Morven in 1826, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1842. The community's name is a transfer from Scotland.
Geography
Morven is located at 39°25′16″N 85°39′40″W / 39.42111°N 85.66111°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Morven, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 228. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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