Crawleyville, Indiana
Crawleyville is an unincorporated community located along the Wabash River in Wabash Township in Gibson County, Indiana.[1] It is located about 20 miles west of Princeton. In the early 1900s, Crawleyville was an active community of farmers and fishermen. Today, it is primarily known as a recreational sports area. A nearby DNR paved boat ramp gives sporting access to the Wabash River.
Crawleyville, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°17′00″N 87°50′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Wabash |
| Elevation | 321 ft (98 m) |
| ZIP code | 47665 |
The first settlement at Crawleyville was made in 1811.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crawleyville, Indiana
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Formerly called Cabot, this village was settled in 1811..
Municipalities and communities of Gibson County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Gibson County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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