Evans Landing was an unincorporated community in Taylor Township, Harrison County, Indiana, in the United States.
History
Evans Landing contained a post office from 1870 until 1947. William M. Evans served as an early postmaster. The community was washed away in 1937, leaving a single residence.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Evans Landing, Indiana
- "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- 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.
- "15 Jul 1997, Page 28 - The Indianapolis Star at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
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