Walesboro is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Walesboro, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
  Walesboro Location in Bartholomew County | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′33″N 85°54′43″W / 39.14250°N 85.91194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Wayne |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47201 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830318[1] |
History
A post office was established at Walesboro (also historically spelled Wailesborough, Wailesboro, and Waylesburg)[2] in 1852, and it remained in operation until 1907.[3] The community was named for its founder, John P. Wales.[4]
Geography
The community is located on Indiana State Road 11 and is three miles east of Interstate 65.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 101 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
Walesboro has appeared in only one U.S. Census as a separately-returned community. In 1870, it was reported to have 101 inhabitants.