Sanders, Indiana
History
Sanders was originally known as Limestone, and under the latter name was platted in 1892. The community was named after the Sanders family of settlers.
A post office was established under the name Sanders in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.
Many descendants of the original inhabitants of the town remain, and Sanders continues to be a distinct community within Monroe County, Indiana.
Current economic activity in Sanders includes the Indiana Limestone Company, Bloomington String Instruments, Sanders Pentecostal Church, and a renovation of the former Hay's Market into guest housing for the nearby Whippoorwill Hill farm wedding and event venue is ongoing.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sanders, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 436.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 118. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for the local Sanders family.
- ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "Quarry Photos". Indiana Limestone Company. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "Bloomington String Instruments – Southern Indiana's premiere full service violin, viola, cello and bass workshop offering expert instrument and bow repair and restoration". Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "[INMONROE] Sanders Pentecostal Church: A Brief History - INMONROE - Rootsweb.Com". lists.rootsweb.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "Sanders Pentecostal Church | Monroe County Public Library, Indiana - mcpl.info". mcpl.info. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "Sanders Store". www.facebook.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "The Smithville News | Monroe County Public Library, Indiana - mcpl.info". mcpl.info. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "Wedding and Event Venue | Whippoorwill Hill". www.whippoorwill-hill.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- ^ "Summer Update - 2019 | Whippoorwill Hill". www.whippoorwill-hill.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
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