Limedale, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Limedale, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Limedale
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Greencastle
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.6192°N -86.8792°W
Elevation Ft:784
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46135
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:437898

Limedale is an unincorporated community in Greencastle Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Limedale was laid out in 1864, and named for the lime quarries in the area.[1] A post office called Limedale was established in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Weik, Jesse William. Weik's History of Putnam County, Indiana. 1910. B.F. Bowen. 175.
  2. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.