Prince William, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prince William
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Carroll County's location in Indiana
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 Prince William, Indiana
Location in Carroll County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Democrat |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| ZIP code |
46065
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| FIPS code | 18-62075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441601 |
Prince William is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area. Prince William is located in Democrat Township, which is part of Carroll County.
This community was one of the first two villages when Democrat Township was officially set up in May 1835. It was given its name in honor of Prince William, Duke of Cumberland. A post office served Prince William for many years, but it closed down in 1881.
History of Prince William
Early Beginnings
Prince William, Indiana, was officially started in 1837. A person named Benjamin Ashba (sometimes spelled Ashby) was its founder. When Democrat Township was first organized, Prince William and another place called Lexington were the main towns. They were very important to the area until the 1870s.
