Park, Indiana | |
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  Park  Park | |
| Coordinates: 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. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ 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 September 16, 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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