Orrville, Indiana

Orrville is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Orrville in 1895, and it remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] Two members of the Orr family served as postmasters.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orrville, Indiana
  2. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 253. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. McAdam Orr was the third postmaster, and Edgar J. Orr was the fourth...

38°27′29″N 87°41′10″W / 38.45806°N 87.68611°W / 38.45806; -87.68611


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