Hovey, Indiana

Hovey is an unincorporated community in Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office called Hovey was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community was named after a family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hovey, Indiana
  2. "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 171. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for a local family.

Coordinates: 37°53′32″N 87°56′31″W / 37.89222°N 87.94194°W / 37.89222; -87.94194

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