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Tangier, Indiana

Tangier (also called Long Siding or Woodys Corner) is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Tangier was platted in 1886. The community was named after Tangier, in Morocco. A post office was established at Tangier in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1994.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tangier, Indiana
  2. ^ History of Parke and Vermillion Counties, Indiana. B.F. Bowen & Cos. 1913. p. 194.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...suggested naming the village for Tangier, Morocco.
  4. ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.