Dodd, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Dodd, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Dodd
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Perry
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Tobin
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.9122°N -86.6519°W
Elevation Ft:440
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47520
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:452037

Dodd is an unincorporated community in Tobin Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Dodd in 1898, and remained in operation until 1935.[1] A member of the Dodd family served as an early postmaster.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Perry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2015.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 115. Betty Dodd was the fourth postmaster..