Ridertown, Indiana
Ridertown is an unincorporated community in Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana.
Ridertown, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°26′08″N 85°12′23″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jay |
Township | Knox |
Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
ZIP code | 47336 |
FIPS code | 18-64340[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 441989 |
History
A post office was established at Ridertown in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The name of the community honors the Rider family.[4]
Geography
Ridertown is located at 40°26′08″N 85°12′23″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.
- "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- 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 the local Rider family...
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