Wilders, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Wilders, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Wilders
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaPorte
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Dewey
Coordinates:41.2667°N -86.8961°W
Elevation Ft:666
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46348
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-84212[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:446022

Wilders is an unincorporated community in Dewey Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

Wilders, or Wilder Station, was once located at the junction of two railroads.[2] Wilders contained a post office from 1889 until 1933.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Daniels, E. D.. A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. 1904. Lewis Publishing Co.. 112.
  3. Web site: LaPorte County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2014.