Williamsburg is an

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in Green Township, Wayne County, in the

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. The children of this community attend Northeastern Wayne Schools.

History

The earliest settlers in the Williamsburg area arrived from North Carolina in 1810, before Indiana became a state. The town was laid out and

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ted in 1830, and was named after its founder, William Johnson. The post office at Williamsburg has been in operation since 1830.

Geography

Williamsburg is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Wayne County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana 1830 establishments in Indiana {{WayneCountyIN-geo-stub