Smyrna is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 39°15′50″N 85°22′38″W / 39.26389°N 85.37722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Township | Salt Creek |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| ZIP code | 47240 |
| FIPS code | 18-70362[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443715[1] |
History edit
The first post office at Smyrna was established in 1846.[3] It was named after the ancient city of Smyrna.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smyrna, Decatur County, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Decatur County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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