Hazelwood, Indiana
Hazelwood is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
Hazelwood, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°36′56″N 86°31′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46118 |
| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-32692[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435940[2] |
History
A post office was established at Hazelwood in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.[3] The community was named for Daniel Hazelwood, a pioneer settler.[4] It is also home to J.R. Edmondson who won the 2015 WCC 3200m track championship.
Geography
Hazelwood is located at 39°36′56″N 86°31′19″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Hazelwood, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 161. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...Daniel Hazelwood, who settled here in 1832.
Municipalities and communities of Hendricks County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of Indiana highlighting Hendricks County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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