Tilden, Indiana

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

Tilden, Indiana
Tilden
Tilden
Coordinates: 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHendricks
TownshipMiddle
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
ZIP code
46122
FIPS code18-75662[2]
GNIS feature ID444756

History

A post office was established at Tilden in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913.[3] The community was named for politician Samuel J. Tilden.[4]

Geography

Tilden is located at 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for...Samuel Jones Tilden...


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