Riddle, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Riddle
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Crawford County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Crawford
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Ohio
Coordinates:38.2506°N -86.4306°W
Elevation Ft:761
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47118
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-64332[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:441984

Riddle is an unincorporated community in Ohio Township, Crawford County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Riddle in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1951.[2] It was named for Colonel Riddle.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: Crawford County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 August 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. 279. ...named for Civil War veteran Colonel Riddle....