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Kinder, Indiana

Kinder is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Kinder in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902. The community may be named for William Kinder, a pioneer.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kinder, Indiana
  2. ^ "US Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...William Kinder was an early settler.