Ferndale, Indiana
| Ferndale | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  Ferndale Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°42′26″N 87°04′01″W / 39.70722°N 87.06694°WCoordinates: 39°42′26″N 87°04′01″W / 39.70722°N 87.06694°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Union Township |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| GNIS feature ID | 434459[1] |
Ferndale is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office was established at Ferndale in 1884, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community was so named on account of the ferns near the original town site.[3]
Geography
Ferndale is located at 39°42′26″N 87°04′01″W / 39.70722°N 87.06694°W at an elevation of 617 feet.
References
- ↑ "Ferndale". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the abundance of ferns growing here.
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