Handy, Benton County, Indiana
Handy is an unincorporated community in Hickory Grove Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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Benton County's location in Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°30′03″N 87°28′17″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Benton County |
Township | Hickory Grove |
Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47944 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
GNIS feature ID | 435669 |
History
Handy was named for a local businessman.[3]
Geography
Handy is located at 40°30′03″N 87°28′17″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Handy, Benton County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...a man who operated a local grain business.
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