Goodwins Corner, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Goodwins Corner, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Goodwins Corner
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Union
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Center
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.6492°N -84.8336°W
Elevation Ft:1063
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47353
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:435177

Goodwins Corner is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Union County, in the U.S. state of Indiana

History

A post office was established at Goodwins Corner in 1871, and remained in operation until 1903.[1] The community was named after the Goodwin family of settlers.[2]

References

  1. Web site: Union County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 21, 2016.
  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. 147. The post office and village were named for the local Goodwin family....