Kinder, Indiana

Kinder is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

Kinder, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Kinder
Kinder
Coordinates: 39°32′38″N 86°11′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipWhite River
Elevation
794 ft (242 m)
ZIP code
46106
FIPS code18-39762[1]
GNIS feature ID437313[2]

History

A post office was established at Kinder in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] The community may be named for William Kinder, a pioneer.[4]

Geography

Kinder is located at 39°32′38″N 86°11′50″W.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Kinder, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...William Kinder was an early settler.



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