Poling is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana, United States. Poling is 4.7 miles (7.6 km) west of Bryant.

Poling, Indiana
Poling is located in Indiana
Poling
Poling
Poling is located in the United States
Poling
Poling
Coordinates: 40°31′57″N 85°03′12″W / 40.53250°N 85.05333°W / 40.53250; -85.05333
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJay
TownshipJackson
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code260
GNIS feature ID441405[1]

History

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A post office was established at Poling in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] William Poling served as an early postmaster.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Poling, Indiana
  2. ^ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 268. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. William Poling was appointed postmaster.