Prowsville, Indiana
Prowsville is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Prowsville in 1855, and remained in operation until 1868. The community was named after the Prow family of settlers.
Geography
Prowsville is located at 38°40′49″N 86°12′06″W / 38.68028°N 86.20167°W.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Prowsville, Indiana
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
A post office, named for a local family...
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