Magley, Indiana

Magley
Unincorporated community

Adams County's location in Indiana
Magley

Location in Adams County

Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W / 40.83139°N 85.05333°W / 40.83139; -85.05333Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W / 40.83139°N 85.05333°W / 40.83139; -85.05333
Country United States
State Indiana
County Adams
Township Preble
Elevation 833 ft (254 m)
ZIP code 46733
FIPS code 18-46152[1]
GNIS feature ID 438474[2]

Magley is an unincorporated community in Preble Township, Adams County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Magley in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[3] The community was named for the first postmaster, Jacob J. Magley.[4]

Geography

Magley is located at 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W / 40.83139°N 85.05333°W / 40.83139; -85.05333.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Magley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.


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