Hendricksville, Indiana
Hendricksville is an unincorporated community in Beech Creek Township, Greene County, Indiana.
History
Hendricksville was likely named for Philip Hendricks, a pioneer. A post office was established at Hendricksville in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hendricksville, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Philip Hendricks was an early settler.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.