Ward, Indiana
Appearance
Ward, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°59′45″N 86°34′55″W / 39.99583°N 86.58194°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Boone |
Township | Jackson |
Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46147 |
Area code | 765 |
Ward is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
[edit]Ward was laid out in 1883 by Thomas Ward, and named for him.[2] A post office was established at Ward in 1884, and remained in operation until 1900.[3]
Geography
[edit]Ward is located at 39°59′45″N 86°34′55″W / 39.99583°N 86.58194°W.
References
[edit]- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana. Carlon & Hollenbeck. 1887. p. 64.
- ^ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 6, 2020.