Dogwood, Indiana
Dogwood is an unincorporated community in Webster Township, Harrison County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Dogwood in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922. The community was likely named after the dogwood tree.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dogwood, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Apparently the name is for the tree.
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