Smedley, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Smedley, Indiana
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Washington County's location in Indiana
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 Smedley, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Vernon |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47108
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443654 |
Smedley is a small place in Washington County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Vernon Township.
Smedley's History
Smedley got its name from a man named Morgan Smedley. He was the very first postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office.
The post office in Smedley started in 1849. This happened soon after a railroad line was built through the area. The railroad helped connect Smedley to other places. It made it easier for people and goods to travel.
Where is Smedley?
Smedley is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it by looking at its geographic coordinates. These are like an address for any spot on Earth. Smedley is at 38 degrees, 37 minutes, 59 seconds North latitude. It is also at 86 degrees, 12 minutes, 57 seconds West longitude.
