Hendricksville, Indiana

Hendricksville is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Hendricksville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Former post office and general store
Former post office and general store
Hendricksville is located in Indiana
Hendricksville
Hendricksville
Hendricksville is located in the United States
Hendricksville
Hendricksville
Coordinates: 39°08′10″N 86°42′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipBeech Creek
Elevation
633 ft (193 m)
ZIP code
47459
FIPS code18-33088[1]
GNIS feature ID436024[2]

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]

Photo from Small Town Indiana photo survey.

Geography

Hendricksville is located at 39°08′10″N 86°42′14″W.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Hendricksville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  3. 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.
  4. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.


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