Markland is an unincorporated community in York Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Markland, Indiana | |
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  Markland  Markland | |
| Coordinates: 38°46′55″N 84°59′12″W / 38.78194°N 84.98667°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 edit
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 edit
- ^ a b c 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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