Ridertown, Indiana
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Ridertown, Indiana | ||
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FIPS code 18-64340[2] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 441989[1] | |
Ridertown is an unincorporated community in Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana.
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]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridertown, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the local Rider family...
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