Radley, Indiana
Radley is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Grant County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 40°26′11″N 85°44′01″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Grant |
Township | Liberty |
Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
ZIP code | 46938 |
FIPS code | 18-62676[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 441725 |
History
A post office was established at Radley in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[3] According to one source, Radley was named for the postmaster's father-in-law.[4]
Geography
Radley is located at 40°26′11″N 85°44′01″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 275. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
According to WPA files, Radley was the name of Elliot's father-in-law.
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