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Shannondale, Indiana

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Shannondale
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMontgomery
TownshipFranklin
Elevation860 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
46071
FIPS code18-68994[2]
GNIS feature ID443286

Shannondale is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Montgomery County, Indiana.

History

Shannondale was platted by Isaiah Lame and George Woods in 1851.[3] Nathan Shannon was an early postmaster.[3] The post office was established at Shannondale in 1852, and remained in operation until 1909.[4]

Geography

Shannondale is located at 40°03′17″N 86°41′44″W / 40.05472°N 86.69556°W / 40.05472; -86.69556.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b Beckwith, Hiram Williams; Kennedy, P. S. (1881). History of Montgomery County, Together with Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley. H. H. Hill and N. Iddings. p. 531.
  4. ^ "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2015.