Smithson, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Smithson, Indiana
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 Smithson, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Smithson, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Big Creek |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47980
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| GNIS feature ID | 443708 |
Smithson is a small place in Indiana, USA. It's called 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 Big Creek Township in White County.
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History of Smithson
How Smithson Got Its Name
Smithson wasn't always called Smithson! It was first known as Wheeler. This name came from Hiram M. Wheeler, who owned the land where the community started. It grew when a train line, the Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railway, was built through the area.
Later, the name changed to Smithson. This new name honors Bernard G. Smith. He was an early settler in the area and also a veteran from the Civil War.
Smithson also had its own post office. It opened in 1880, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office closed down in 1931.
Geography of Smithson
Where is Smithson Located?
Smithson is located in the state of Indiana. Its exact location is 40°43′04″N 86°52′21″W / 40.71778°N 86.87250°W.
It is about two miles south of a town called Reynolds. You can find Smithson where State Road 43 meets Smithson Road.
