Medford, Indiana Explained

Medford is an unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana. It is located about 5miles to the southeast of Muncie.

History

The post office in Medford was once called Phillips.[1] The Phillips post office operated from 1903 until 1908.[2] One source speculates Medford is named after Medford, Maine.[3]

References

40.1206°N -85.3208°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kemper, General William Harrison. A Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Indiana. 1908. Lewis Publishing Company. 101.
  2. Web site: Delaware County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 September 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. 215. The present name might be for the town in Maine..

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