Gowdy, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°31′08″N 85°33′47″W / 39.51889°N 85.56306°W / 39.51889; -85.56306[1]
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Gowdy is an unincorporated community in Orange Township, Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Gowdy was founded in 1830.[1] The community bears the name of a local family.[2]
A post office was established at Gowdy in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gowdy, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...honors the Gowdy family.
- ^ "Rush County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Rush County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Rushville
communities
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