Bud, Indiana
| Bud | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Bud | |
| Coordinates: 39°26′49″N 86°10′33″W / 39.44694°N 86.17583°WCoordinates: 39°26′49″N 86°10′33″W / 39.44694°N 86.17583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| ZIP code | 46131 |
| FIPS code | 18-08884[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 431757[2] |
Bud is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Bud in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] The community was named for a storekeeper's son, Bud Vandivier.[4]
Geography
Bud is located at 39°26′49″N 86°10′33″W / 39.44694°N 86.17583°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Bud, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 80. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and the village was named for Bud Vandivier, son of the first merchant, Madison Vandivier.
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