Markland, Indiana
Markland is an unincorporated community in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
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| Coordinates: 38°46′55″N 84°59′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | York |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47043 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438623[1] |
The nearby Markland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River takes its name from the community.
History
Markland was laid out in 1874 by Charles Markland and named for him.[2]
A post office was established at Markland in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Markland, Indiana
- Cottman, George Streibe (1916). Indiana Magazine of History. pp. 154–155.
- "Switzerland County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
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