Ward is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Ward, Indiana | |
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 Boone County's location in Indiana | |
  Ward Location in Boone County | |
| Coordinates: 39°59′45″N 86°34′55″W / 39.99583°N 86.58194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 920 ft (280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46147 |
| Area code | 765 |
History
editWard was laid out in 1883 by Thomas Ward, and named for him.[2] A post office was established at Ward in 1884, and remained in operation until 1900.[3]
Geography
editWard is located at 39°59′45″N 86°34′55″W / 39.99583°N 86.58194°W.
References
edit- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana. Carlon & Hollenbeck. 1887. p. 64.
- ^ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
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