Windsor, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Windsor, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Windsor
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Randolph, Delaware
Subdivision Type3:Townships
Subdivision Name3:Stoney Creek, Liberty
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.1561°N -85.2158°W
Elevation Ft:1017
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47368
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2830360

Windsor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph and Delaware counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Windsor was laid out in 1832.[1] The community most likely was named after Windsor Castle.[2] A post office was established at Windsor in 1831, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1898.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tucker, E.. History of Randolph County, Indiana: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers : to which are Appended Maps of Its Several Townships. 1882. A.L. Klingman. 467.
  2. 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. 350. ...name is for the castle in England..
  3. Web site: Randolph County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.