Dayville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dayville, Indiana
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 Dayville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Dayville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Anderson |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47630
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433371 |
Dayville is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Dayville is located in Warrick County, specifically within Anderson Township.
A Glimpse into Dayville's Past
How Dayville Got Its Name
Dayville once had a post office, which is a place where you can send and receive mail. This post office opened in 1900. However, it didn't stay open for very long and was closed down in 1901. The person in charge of this post office was named George O. Day. He was the "postmaster," and the community was named "Dayville" after his family.
Where is Dayville Located?
Dayville is found in the state of Indiana. Its exact location can be described using special numbers called coordinates. These coordinates are 37 degrees, 57 minutes, 15 seconds North and 87 degrees, 19 minutes, 20 seconds West. This helps people find Dayville on a map.
