Silverville, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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Silverville is an unincorporated community in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Geography
History
A post office was established at Silverville in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[4] Silverville was platted on July 26, 1855.[5][6]
There are two legends behind the naming of this place. One says that Native American buried silver in a nearby cave. Another states that the land in Silverville was paid for in silver dollars.[7]
In 1890, the population of Silverville was estimated as around 100 residents.[8] By 1920, the population was 89.[9] The population was 115 in 1940.[3]
