Anthony, Indiana
Anthony is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 40°16′40″N 85°26′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| ZIP code | 47303 |
| FIPS code | 18-01774[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430191[2] |
History
A post office was established at Anthony in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3] It was likely named in honor of the Anthony family of pioneer settlers.[4]
Geography
Anthony is located at 40°16′40″N 85°26′10″W.
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References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Anthony, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The town probably was named for the Anthony family...who registered land in this county in the 1830s.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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