Rockdale, Indiana

Rockdale is an unincorporated community in Whitewater Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

Rockdale, Indiana
Rockdale
Rockdale
Coordinates: 39°19′01″N 84°50′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
TownshipWhitewater
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
ZIP code
47060
FIPS code18-65340[2]
GNIS feature ID442216

History

The post office Rockdale once contained originally had the name Wissel.[3] It operated from 1886 until 1903.[4]

Geography

Rockdale is located at 39°19′01″N 84°50′49″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. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...was established as Wissel...
  4. "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 September 2014.



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