Ward, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Ward, Indiana
Mapsize:120px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Boone County
Pushpin Label:Ward
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Boone County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Boone
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jackson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.9958°N -86.5819°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:280
Elevation Ft:920
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46147
Area Code:765

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

History

Ward was laid out in 1883 by Thomas Ward, and named for him.[2] A post office was established at Ward in 1884, and remained in operation until 1900.[3]

Geography

Ward is located at 39.9958°N -86.5819°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Book: Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana . Carlon & Hollenbeck . 1887 . 64.
  3. Web site: Boone County . Jim Forte Postal History . March 6, 2020.