Reno, Indiana

Reno is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.

Reno, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Reno is located in Indiana
Reno
Reno
Reno is located in the United States
Reno
Reno
Coordinates: 39°42′37″N 86°40′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHendricks
TownshipClay
Elevation
[1]
909 ft (277 m)
ZIP code
46121
FIPS code18-63774[2]
GNIS feature ID441898

History

Reno was platted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] It was likely named for Jesse L. Reno, an officer who served in the Mexican–American War.[4] A post office was established at Reno in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[5]

Geography

Reno is located at 39°42′37″N 86°40′13″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. Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 67.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 278. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...usually honors the American general Jesse Lee Reno...
  5. "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 3, 2014.


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