Gifford, Indiana
Gifford is an unincorporated community in Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana.
Gifford, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°04′15″N 87°03′09″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Barkley |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| ZIP code | 47978 |
| FIPS code | 18-27612[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435058[2] |
History
A post office opened at Gifford in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[3] The community was named for its founder, Benjamin J. Gifford.[4]
Geography
Gifford is located at 41°04′15″N 87°03′09″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Gifford, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 21 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...founded in 1899 by Benjamin J. Gifford, and named for him.
Municipalities and communities of Jasper County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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