Kinder, Indiana
Kinder is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
Kinder, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°32′38″N 86°11′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | White River |
| Named for | William Kinder |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP code | 46106 |
| FIPS code | 18-39762[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 437313[2] |
History
A post office was established at Kinder in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] The community may be named for William Kinder, a pioneer.[4]
Geography
Kinder is located at 39°32′38″N 86°11′50″W.
References
- "US Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
- "Kinder, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 October 2009.
- "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 November 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 184. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...William Kinder was an early settler.
Municipalities and communities of Johnson County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Johnson County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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