Kinder, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Kinder, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Kinder
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Johnson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:White River
Timezone:Eastern
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:Eastern
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.5439°N -86.1972°W
Elevation Ft:791
Named For:William Kinder
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46106
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-39762[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:437313

Kinder is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Kinder in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2] The community may be named for William Kinder, a pioneer.[3]

References

  1. Web site: US Census website. United States Census Bureau. 31 January 2008.
  2. Web site: Johnson County. Jim Forte Postal History. 12 November 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. 184. ...William Kinder was an early settler..