Sylvania is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

Sylvania was founded in 1836.[2] A post office was established at Sylvania in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sylvania, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 318. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was platted in 1836.
  3. ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvania,_Indiana
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