Millville, Henry County, Indiana facts for kids
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Millville, Henry County, Indiana
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 Millville, Henry County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Millville, Henry County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| ZIP code |
47362
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| GNIS feature ID | 2830408 |
Millville is a small, unincorporated community located in Liberty Township, Henry County, Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Millville is famous for being the birthplace of Wilbur Wright, one of the amazing Wright brothers who invented the airplane!
Millville's Story
Millville was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1854. It got its name because there was an important mill nearby. Mills were places where people ground grain into flour. A post office opened in Millville in 1855, helping people send and receive letters. However, the post office closed its doors in 1928.
Where is Millville?
You can find Millville in Indiana, just east of a larger town called New Castle. It's located off State Road 38. If you turn north onto Wilbur Wright Road, you'll be in Millville.
Famous People from Millville
Millville is the birthplace of Wilbur Wright. He was one of the two Wright brothers who made the first successful airplane flight. You can visit the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum right here in Millville. His brother, Orville Wright, was born in Dayton, Ohio.
