Schley, Indiana
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| Coordinates: 38°02′44″N 86°52′19″W / 38.04556°N 86.87194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Huff |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47531 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443076 |
Schley is an unincorporated community in Huff Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
A post office was established at Schley in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3] The community most likely was named after Winfield Scott Schley (1839–1911), an officer in the Spanish–American War.[4]
Geography
Schley is located at 38°02′44″N 86°52′19″W / 38.04556°N 86.87194°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Schley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Spencer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 296. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name probably honors the American admiral Winfield Scott Schley...
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