South Whitley in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
South Whitley
First Town in County - - First Post Office
In 1837 Joseph Parrett caused to be surveyed and platted 42 lots on the north bank of Eel River and named the town Springfield. Also in 1837 a post office was established and named Whitley by the department, there being another Springfield in the state. Upon the establishment of a post office at the county seat named Whitley Court House, the name was changed to South Whitley and has so remained. Whitley County was organized in 1838: thus South Whitley and its post office is older than the county.
Erected 1966 by Whitley County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 41° 5.053′ N, 85° 37.606′ W. Marker is in South Whitley, Indiana, in Whitley County. Marker can be reached from East Front Street east of South State Street (State Road 5), on the right when traveling east. Marker located at entrance of Town Park. On East Front Street the Park entrance is between the Town City Buildings - - follow the drive-way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Whitley IN 46787, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. South Whitley High School (here, next to this marker); First South Whitley High School (a few steps from this marker); South Whitley Grist Mill (a few steps from this marker); F-84 Thunder Streak (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Let There Be Light" (about 600 feet away); Site of Kinsey School (1847-1926) (approx. 2.2 miles away); Gutscher Sanitarium (approx. 6˝ miles away); Larwill Indiana (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Whitley.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2013. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on June 21, 2023. Photos: 1. submitted on August 2, 2013. 2. submitted on June 21, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.