Wilders, Indiana

Wilders is an unincorporated community in Dewey Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

Wilders, Indiana
Wilders
Wilders
Coordinates: 41°16′00″N 86°53′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
TownshipDewey
Elevation669 ft (204 m)
ZIP code
46348
FIPS code18-84212[2]
GNIS feature ID446022

History

Wilders, or Wilder Station, was once located at the junction of two railroads.[3] Wilders contained a post office from 1889 until 1933.[4]

Geography

Wilders is located at 41°16′00″N 86°53′46″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. Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 112.
  4. "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2014.



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