Hibbard, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Hibbard, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Hibbard
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marshall
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Union
Coordinates:41.2533°N -86.3869°W
Elevation Ft:771
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46511
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-33304[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:436083

Hibbard is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana.

History

Hibbard was originally called Dante, in honor of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, and under that name was platted in 1883.[2] [3] A post office called Hibbard was established in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1958.[4]

Hibbard was a station on the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad.[5]

Geography

Hibbard is located at 41.2533°N -86.3869°W.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Indiana: Containing a History of Indiana and Biographical Sketches of Governors and Other Leading Men. Also a Statement of the Growth and Prosperity of Marshall County, Together with a Personal and Family History of Many of Its Citizens. 1890. Brant, Fuller. 44.
  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. 163. This village was platted on November 1, 1883....
  4. Web site: Marshall County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 January 2015.
  5. Book: A Twentieth Century History of Marshall County, Indiana, Volume 1 . Lewis Publishing Company . McDonald, Daniel . 1908 . 334.