Riddle, Indiana
Appearance
Riddle | |
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Coordinates: 38°15′02″N 86°25′50″W / 38.25056°N 86.43056°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Crawford |
Township | Ohio |
Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
ZIP code | 47118 |
FIPS code | 18-64332[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 441984 |
Riddle is an unincorporated community in Ohio Township, Crawford County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Riddle in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1951.[3] It was named for Colonel Riddle.[4]
Geography
Riddle is located at 38°15′02″N 86°25′50″W / 38.25056°N 86.43056°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.
- ^ "Crawford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 279. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Civil War veteran Colonel Riddle...