Tilden, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Tilden, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Tilden
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hendricks
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Middle
Timezone:Eastern Standard Time
Coordinates:39.8214°N -86.4389°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation Ft:902
Founder:Samuel J. Tilden
Named For:Samuel J. Tilden
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46122
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-75662[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:444756

Tilden is an unincorporated community in Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Tilden in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913. The community was named for politician Samuel J. Tilden.[3]

Geography

Tilden is located at 39.8214°N -86.4389°W.

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  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. 324. The name is for...Samuel Jones Tilden....