Marion Mills, Indiana

Marion Mills is an unincorporated community in Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

An old variant name is Hausertown.[1] A post office was established under the Hausertown name in 1838, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community's present name was taken from Marion Township.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Marion Mills, Indiana
  2. "Owen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 211. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This community was named for Marion Township...

Coordinates: 39°18′23″N 86°59′56″W / 39.30639°N 86.99889°W / 39.30639; -86.99889


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