Hortonville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Hortonville, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community and Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Hortonville
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hamilton
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Coordinates:40.0878°N -86.1575°W
Elevation Ft:932
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46069 (Sheridan)
Area Code:317
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-34816[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830395

Hortonville is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States.

History

A post office was established at Hortonville in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[2] The community's namesake, John B. Horton, served as first postmaster.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Hamilton County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 September 2014.
  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. 171. ...was named for the first postmaster, John B. Horton..