Tilden is an unincorporated community in Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Tilden in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913. The community was named for politician Samuel J. Tilden.[3]

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for...Samuel Jones Tilden...


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilden,_Indiana
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