Randolph, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Randolph, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Randolph
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Randolph
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Ward
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.2661°N -84.9758°W
Elevation Ft:1,007
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47380
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:441763

Randolph is an unincorporated community in Ward Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Randolph was originally known as Randolph Station, and under the latter name was founded in 1836.[1] A post office was established under the name Randolph in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[2]

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. 276. Formerly called Randolph Station, this village was laid out first in 1836....
  2. Web site: Randolph County . Jim Forte Postal History . March 19, 2017.