Ferndale, Indiana
Ferndale is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Ferndale in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The community was so named on account of the ferns near the original town site.
Geography
Ferndale is located at 39°42′26″N 87°04′01″W / 39.70722°N 87.06694°W at an elevation of 617 feet.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "Ferndale, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
- ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the abundance of ferns growing here.
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