Badger Grove, Indiana
Badger Grove, Indiana | ||
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ZIP code 47923 | ||
GNIS feature ID | 430397 |
Badger Grove is an
History
A post office called Badger was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1900.[3] Badgers which lived in a nearby grove caused the name to be selected.[4]
Geography
Badger Grove is located at 40°35′01″N 86°57′49″W / 40.58361°N 86.96361°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Badger Grove, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ^ "White County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...there were a lot of badgers in a grove...