Harveysburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Harveysburg, Indiana
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Fountain County's location in Indiana
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 Harveysburg, Indiana
Location in Fountain County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| Township | Millcreek |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| ZIP code |
47952
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| FIPS code | 18-32386 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435855 |
Harveysburg is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Millcreek Township in Fountain County.
History of Harveysburg
Harveysburg got its name from an early settler named Harlan Harvey. A post office was opened in Harveysburg in 1857. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1900.
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