Mardenis, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Mardenis, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Mardenis
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Huntington
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Union
Coordinates:40.9042°N -85.4136°W
Elevation Ft:748
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46750
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-46728[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:438601

Mardenis is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Huntington County, Indiana, US.

History

Mardenis was named for William Mardenis, a railroad agent.[2] A post office was established at Mardenis in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in the year 1904.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Huntington County, Indiana: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People, and Its Principal Interests . The Lewis Publishing Company . Bash, Frank Sumner . 1914 . 159.
  3. Web site: Huntington County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 October 2014.