Selvin is an

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in Pigeon Township, Warrick County, in the

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History

Selvin was originally called Taylorsville, and under the latter name was laid out and

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ted in 1839 by George Taylor, and named for him. The post office in the community was first called Polk Patch. This post office was established in 1853, the name was changed to Selvin in 1881, and the post office closed in 1951.

Geography

Selvin is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Warrick County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{WarrickCountyIN-geo-stub