Hardingrove, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Hardingrove, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Hardingrove
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:37.9269°N -86.5714°W
Elevation Ft:420
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47574
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451663

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

History

Hardingrove was settled by members of the Hardin family, and an old variant rendering of the name is "Hardin Grove".[1] A post office was established at Hardingrove in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.[2] Louise Hardin served as an early postmaster.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hunt, Thomas James De la. Perry County: A History. 1916. W.K. Stewart. 278.
  2. Web site: Perry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2015.
  3. 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. 157. Louise Hardin was the first postmaster..