Riddle, Indiana

Riddle is an unincorporated community in Ohio Township, Crawford County, Indiana.

Riddle
Riddle
Coordinates: 38°15′02″N 86°25′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyCrawford
TownshipOhio
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
ZIP code
47118
FIPS code18-64332[2]
GNIS feature ID441984

History

A post office was established at Riddle in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1951.[3] It was named for Colonel Riddle.[4]

Geography

Riddle is located at 38°15′02″N 86°25′50″W.

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Crawford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 279. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Civil War veteran Colonel Riddle...



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