Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Tilden, Indiana | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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| Coordinates: 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W / 39.82139°N 86.43889°W / 39.82139; -86.43889 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Middle |
| Founded by | Samuel J. Tilden |
| Named for | Samuel J. Tilden |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| ZIP code | 46122 |
| FIPS code | 18-75662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444756 |
Tilden is an unincorporated community in Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Tilden in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913. The community was named for politician Samuel J. Tilden.
Geography
Tilden is located at 39°49′17″N 86°26′20″W / 39.82139°N 86.43889°W / 39.82139; -86.43889.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for...Samuel Jones Tilden...
| Municipalities and communities of Hendricks County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| County seat: Danville | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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