Nyesville, Indiana

Nyesville, also known as Nowlington, is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History
Nyesville had it start as a coal town. It was platted in 1871. A post office was established at Nyesville in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.

Geography
Nyesville is located at 39.78444°N, -87.17444°W at an elevation of 715 feet.

Notable people

 * Mordecai Brown, former Chicago Cubs pitcher and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, was born in Nyesville.
 * Oscar R. Cauldwell, decorated United States Marine Corps Major general during World War II.