Henderson, Indiana
Henderson is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Henderson, Indiana | |
|---|---|
Henderson Henderson | |
| Coordinates: 39°40′10″N 85°31′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46173 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436004[1] |
History
Henderson was founded in 1890 by Ida M. Henderson.[2]
A post office was established at Henderson in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Henderson, Indiana
- 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.
...named for Ida M. Henderson, who laid it out on August 1, 1890.
- "Rush County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
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