Luray, Indiana

Luray
Unincorporated community
Luray
Luray
Coordinates: 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W / 40.07111°N 85.36694°W / 40.07111; -85.36694Coordinates: 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W / 40.07111°N 85.36694°W / 40.07111; -85.36694
Country United States
State Indiana
County Henry
Township Prairie
Elevation 1,001 ft (305 m)
ZIP code 47386
FIPS code 18-45306[1]
GNIS feature ID 438410[2]

Luray is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana.

History

Luray was laid out and platted in 1836.[3] The community was named after Luray, Virginia since a large share of the early settlers were natives of that state.[3] A post office was established at Luray in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[4]

Geography

Luray is located at 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W / 40.07111°N 85.36694°W / 40.07111; -85.36694.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Luray, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. 1 2 Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. p. 938.
  4. ↑ "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.


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