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Boxley, Indiana
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 Boxley, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Boxley, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Township | Adams |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| ZIP code |
46069
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| FIPS code | 18-06904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830393 |
Boxley is a small place in Indiana, USA. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town. Boxley is located in Adams Township, which is in Hamilton County.
History of Boxley
Boxley was first planned out in 1836. Two people named Addison and Thomas P. Boxley created the design for the community.
This area was important for early settlers. The very first store in Adams Township was opened here. Boxley also had the first post office in the township.
The post office in Boxley started operating in 1837. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1907.
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