Hendricksville, Indiana
Hendricksville | |
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 Former post office and general store | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Beech Creek |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| ZIP code | 47459 |
| FIPS code | 18-33088[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 436024[2] |
Hendricksville is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.
History
Hendricksville was likely named for Philip Hendricks, a pioneer.[3] A post office was established at Hendricksville in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[4]
Geography
Hendricksville is located at 39°08′10″N 86°42′14″W / 39.13611°N 86.70389°W.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Hendricksville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Philip Hendricks was an early settler.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
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