Park, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Park, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Park
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Richland
Coordinates:39.0161°N -86.8494°W
Elevation Ft:663
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47424
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-57960[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:440869

Park is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

Park was named for the Parker family of pioneer settlers.[2] A post office was established at Park in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. 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. 256. ...for the local Parker family, early settlers here..
  3. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 September 2014.