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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Magley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Adams County's location in IndianaAdams County's location in Indiana
Magley is located in Adams County, IndianaMagleyMagleyLocation in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 85°03′12″W / 40.83139°N 85.05333°W / 40.83139; -85.05333
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipPreble
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code46733
FIPS code18-46152
GNIS feature ID438474

Magley is an unincorporated community in Preble Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Magley in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927. The community was named for the first postmaster, Jacob J. Magley.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Magley, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Decatur
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