Schley, Indiana
Schley is an unincorporated community in Huff Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Schley in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. The community most likely was named after Winfield Scott Schley (1839–1911), an officer in the Spanish–American War.
Geography
Schley is located at 38°02′44″N 86°52′19″W / 38.04556°N 86.87194°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Schley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Spencer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 296. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name probably honors the American admiral Winfield Scott Schley...
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