Evans Landing, Indiana

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Evans Landing was an unincorporated community in Taylor Township, Harrison County, Indiana, in the United States. [1]

History

Evans Landing contained a post office from 1870 until 1947. [2] William M. Evans served as an early postmaster. [3] The community was washed away in 1937, leaving a single residence. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Evans Landing, Indiana
  2. ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  127. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. William M. Evans was the first postmaster.
  4. ↑ "15 Jul 1997, Page 28 - The Indianapolis Star at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2022-06-11.

Coordinates: 38°00′15″N85°59′05″W / 38.00424°N 85.98469°W / 38.00424; -85.98469


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