Gifford is an unincorporated community in Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States.
Gifford, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°04′15″N 87°03′09″W / 41.07083°N 87.05250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Barkley |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| ZIP code | 47978 |
| FIPS code | 18-27612[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435058[2] |
History edit
A post office opened at Gifford in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[3] The community was named for its founder, Benjamin J. Gifford.[4]
Geography edit
Gifford is located at 41°04′15″N 87°03′09″W / 41.07083°N 87.05250°W.
References edit
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Gifford, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...founded in 1899 by Benjamin J. Gifford, and named for him.
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