Anthony, Indiana
Anthony is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Anthony in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. It was likely named in honor of the Anthony family of pioneer settlers.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anthony, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The town probably was named for the Anthony family...who registered land in this county in the 1830s.
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