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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Willow Valley, Indiana

Willow Valley is an unincorporated community in Halbert Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Willow Valley in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1864. The community was named from the growth of willows in their valley.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Willow Valley, Indiana
  2. ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 349. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...descriptive of williows that were abundant in a valley here.