Alaska, Indiana
Alaska, Indiana | ||
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ZIP code 47456 | ||
GNIS feature ID | 430040[1] |
Alaska (also known as Sheasville) was an
History
A post office was established at Alaska in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community was probably named in commemoration of the purchase of the Territory of Alaska.[3][4]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alaska, Indiana
- ^ "Morgan County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...so it was in the news when the post office was named Alaska.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.