Gowdy, Indiana
Gowdy is an unincorporated community in Orange Township, Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Gowdy, Indiana | |
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  Gowdy  Gowdy | |
| Coordinates: 39°31′08″N 85°33′47″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Orange |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46150 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435248 |
History
Gowdy was founded in 1830.[2] The community bears the name of a local family.[3]
A post office was established at Gowdy in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4]
Geography
Gowdy is located at 39°31′08″N 85°33′47″W. In terms with agricultural zones, it is located in zone 5.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- "Gowdy, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...honors the Gowdy family.
- "Rush County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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