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Magley, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W / 40.83139°N 85.05333°W / 40.83139; -85.05333
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Magley, Indiana
Adams County's location in Indiana
Adams County's location in Indiana
Magley is located in Adams County, Indiana
Magley
Magley
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W / 40.83139°N 85.05333°W / 40.83139; -85.05333
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipPreble
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46733
FIPS code18-46152[2]
GNIS feature ID438474[1]

Magley is an unincorporated community in Preble Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Magley in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[3] The community was named for the first postmaster, Jacob J. Magley.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magley, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.