Knight Ridge, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Knight Ridge, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Knight Ridge
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Salt Creek
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.1253°N -86.4331°W
Elevation Ft:817
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47401
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:437389

Knight Ridge is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

The name of the community honors the Knight family of settlers.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 186. ...was named for the local Knight family..