Reddington, Indiana

Reddington is an unincorporated community in Redding Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Reddington, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Reddington is located in Indiana
Reddington
Reddington
Reddington is located in the United States
Reddington
Reddington
Coordinates: 39°01′57″N 85°49′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipRedding
Elevation
[1]
640 ft (200 m)
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code18-63432[2]
GNIS feature ID441830

History

Reddington was laid out in 1837.[3] It took its name from Redding Township.[4] A post office was established at Reddington in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[5]

Geography

Reddington is located at 39°01′57″N 85°49′58″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 277. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Redding Township, in which it is located.
  5. History of Jackson County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Unigraphic. 1886. p. 437.


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