Smedley, Indiana
Smedley is an unincorporated community in Vernon Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Smedley was named for its first postmaster, Morgan Smedley. The post office was established there in 1849, soon after the railroad was built through that territory.
Geography
Smedley is located at 38°37′59″N 86°12′57″W / 38.63306°N 86.21583°W.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smedley, Indiana
- ^ Stevens, Warder William & Davis, Lulie (1916). Centennial History of Washington County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. McDowell Publications. p. 539.