Park, Indiana
Park, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°00′58″N 86°50′58″W / 39.01611°N 86.84944°WCoordinates: 39°00′58″N 86°50′58″W / 39.01611°N 86.84944°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Greene |
Township | Richland |
Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
ZIP code | 47424 |
FIPS code | 18-57960[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 440869 |
Park is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana.
History[]
Park was named for the Parker family of pioneer settlers.[3] A post office was established at Park in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[4]
Geography[]
Park is located at 39°00′58″N 86°50′58″W / 39.01611°N 86.84944°W.
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.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 256. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...for the local Parker family, early settlers here.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Greene County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana
- Southern Indiana geography stubs