Kennedy, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°04′53″N 86°55′21″W / 38.08139°N 86.92250°W / 38.08139; -86.92250[1]
47550
Kennedy is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Kennedy once contained a post office called Madrid.[3] The Madrid post office was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915.[4] David F. Kennedy served as an early postmaster.[5]
Geography
Kennedy is located at 38°04′53″N 86°55′21″W / 38.08139°N 86.92250°W / 38.08139; -86.92250.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Kennedy, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 183. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
A post office named Madrid opened...
- ^ "Spencer County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 183. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
David F. Kennedy was the second postmaster.
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County seat: Rockport
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