Walesboro, Indiana

Walesboro is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Walesboro, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
Walesboro
Location in Bartholomew County
Coordinates: 39°08′43″N 85°54′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew
TownshipWayne
Elevation610 ft (190 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47201
GNIS feature ID445368

History

A post office was established at Walesboro (also spelled historically Wailesborough and Wailesboro) in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The community was named for its founder, John P. Wales.[4]

Geography

Walesboro is located at 39°08′43″N 85°54′52″W.

The community is located on Indiana State Road 11 and is three miles east of Interstate 65.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Walesboro, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  3. "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 337. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...by John P. Wales and named for his family.


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