Glendale, Daviess County, Indiana
| Glendale | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Glendale | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′05″N 87°04′38″W / 38.56806°N 87.07722°WCoordinates: 38°34′05″N 87°04′38″W / 38.56806°N 87.07722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| ZIP code | 47558 |
| FIPS code | 18-27864[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 452512[2] |
Glendale is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Daviess County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Glendale (spelled Glen Dale in early years) in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] It was named after Glendale, Ohio.[4]
Geography
Glendale is located at 38°34′05″N 87°04′38″W / 38.56806°N 87.07722°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Glendale, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ "Daviess County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 145. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for Glendale, Ohio.
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