Knight Ridge, Indiana
Knight Ridge is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Knight Ridge, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°07′31″N 86°25′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Salt Creek |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47401 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437389 |
History
The name of the community honors the Knight family of settlers.[3]
Geography
Knight Ridge is located at 39°07′31″N 86°25′59″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- "Knight Ridge, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 186. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...was named for the local Knight family.
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