Wilders, Indiana
Wilders is an unincorporated community in Dewey Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
Wilders, Indiana | |
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  Wilders  Wilders | |
| Coordinates: 41°16′00″N 86°53′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Dewey |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| ZIP code | 46348 |
| FIPS code | 18-84212[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 446022 |
History
Wilders, or Wilder Station, was once located at the junction of two railroads.[3] Wilders contained a post office from 1889 until 1933.[4]
Geography
Wilders is located at 41°16′00″N 86°53′46″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 112.
- "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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