Tilden, Indiana
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Tilden, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W / 39.82139°N 86.43889°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Hendricks |
Township | Middle |
Founded by | Samuel J. Tilden |
Named for | Samuel J. Tilden |
Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
ZIP code | 46122 |
FIPS code | 18-75662[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 444756 |
Tilden is an unincorporated community in Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Tilden in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913. The town was later annexed by the Town of Brownsburg in the late 2000's.[3] The community was named for politician Samuel J. Tilden.[4]
Geography
Tilden is located at 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W / 39.82139°N 86.43889°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for...Samuel Jones Tilden...
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