Ridertown, Indiana
Ridertown is an unincorporated community in Knox Township, Jay County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Ridertown in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The name of the community honors the Rider family.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridertown, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 279. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the local Rider family...
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