Ward, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°59′45″N 86°34′55″W / 39.99583°N 86.58194°W / 39.99583; -86.58194CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyBooneTownshipJacksonElevation920 ft (280 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code
46147
Area code765

Ward is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Ward was laid out in 1883 by Thomas Ward, and named for him.[2] A post office was established at Ward in 1884, and remained in operation until 1900.[3]

Geography

Ward is located at 39°59′45″N 86°34′55″W / 39.99583°N 86.58194°W / 39.99583; -86.58194.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana. Carlon & Hollenbeck. 1887. p. 64.
  3. ^ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
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