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Edwardsville, Indiana
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 Edwardsville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Edwardsville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Floyd |
| Township | Georgetown |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| ZIP code |
47122
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| FIPS code | 18-20476 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434034 |
Edwardsville is an unincorporated community in Georgetown Township, Floyd County, Indiana. The Duncan Tunnel is located at Edwardsville.
History
Edwardsville was platted in 1853 by Henry H. Edwards, and named for him. A post office was established at Edwardsville in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Geography
Edwardsville is located at 38°17′03″N 85°54′34″W / 38.28417°N 85.90944°W.
Geology
The Edwardsville Formation is a geological structure in the Borden Group, of the Lower Mississippian sub system, (Osagean, late Tournaisian). Crinoids fossils can be found in the formation.
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