Reddington, Indiana
| Reddington | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Reddington | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′57″N 85°49′58″W / 39.03250°N 85.83278°WCoordinates: 39°01′57″N 85°49′58″W / 39.03250°N 85.83278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Redding |
| Elevation[1] | 640 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code | 47274 |
| FIPS code | 18-63432[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441830 |
Reddington is an unincorporated community in Redding Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
Reddington was laid out in 1837.[3] It took its name from Redding Township.[4] A post office was established at Reddington in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[5]
Geography
Reddington is located at 39°01′57″N 85°49′58″W / 39.03250°N 85.83278°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 277. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Redding Township, in which it is located.
- ↑ History of Jackson County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Unigraphic. 1886. p. 437.
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