Kennedy, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Kennedy, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Kennedy
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Spencer
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clay
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:132
Elevation Ft:433
Coordinates:38.0814°N -86.9225°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47550
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:437242

Kennedy is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Kennedy once contained a post office called Madrid.[2] The Madrid post office was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915.[3] David F. Kennedy served as an early postmaster.[4]

Geography

Kennedy is located at 38.0814°N -86.9225°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-09. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  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. 183. A post office named Madrid opened....
  3. Web site: Spencer County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 October 2015.
  4. 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. 183. David F. Kennedy was the second postmaster..