Vilas, Indiana
Vilas is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Vilas in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912. The community was named in honor of William Freeman Vilas, 33rd United States Postmaster General.
Geography
Vilas is located at 39°10′12″N 86°50′24″W / 39.17000°N 86.84000°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Vilas, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ "Owen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
It was named for William Freeman Vilas...
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