Honduras, Indiana
Honduras is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. All that remains today is a church and its activity center.
History
A post office was established at Honduras in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. A general store was in business in the early 1900's. The community was likely named after Honduras, in Latin America.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Honduras, Indiana
- ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
"...apparently named for the Central American republic...
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