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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Smith Valley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°36′19″N 86°11′49″W / 39.60528°N 86.19694°W / 39.60528; -86.19694
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipWhite River
Elevation696 ft (212 m)
ZIP code46142
FIPS code18-70290
GNIS feature ID449732

Smith Valley is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

Smith Valley was named for William K. Smith, a pioneer settler. A post office was established at Smith Valley in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.

Notable people

John J. Carson, member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from 1948 to 1953; born in Smith Valley.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smith Valley, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...for one of the early settlers, William K. Smith.
  4. "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
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County seat: Franklin
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