Byron, Parke County, Indiana
Byron | |
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 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Howard Township |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431926[1] |
Byron is an unincorporated community in Howard Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office was established at Byron in 1884, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community probably bears the name of Lord Byron.[3]
Geography
Byron is located at 39°54′13″N 87°06′20″W / 39.90361°N 87.10556°W at an elevation of 761 feet.
References
- ^ "Byron". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 84. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...supposedly named for Lord Byron...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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