Gifford, Indiana
Gifford is an unincorporated community in Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office opened at Gifford in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920. The community was named for its founder, Benjamin J. Gifford.
Geography
Gifford is located at 41°04′15″N 87°03′09″W / 41.07083°N 87.05250°W.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Gifford, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...founded in 1899 by Benjamin J. Gifford, and named for him.
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