Randolph, Indiana

Randolph is an unincorporated community in Ward Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Randolph, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Randolph is located in Indiana
Randolph
Randolph
Randolph is located in the United States
Randolph
Randolph
Coordinates: 40°15′58″N 84°58′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRandolph
TownshipWard
Elevation
[1]
1,007 ft (307 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47380
Area code765
GNIS feature ID441763

History

Randolph was originally known as Randolph Station, and under the latter name was founded in 1836.[3] A post office was established under the name Randolph in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[4]

Geography

Randolph is located at 40°15′58″N 84°58′33″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  2. "Randolph, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 276. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Formerly called Randolph Station, this village was laid out first in 1836...
  4. "Randolph County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 19, 2017.


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