Silverwood, Indiana

Silverwood, Indiana
Unincorporated community

Fountain County's location in Indiana
Silverwood

Silverwood's location in Fountain County

Coordinates: 39°57′20″N 87°24′12″W / 39.95556°N 87.40333°W / 39.95556; -87.40333Coordinates: 39°57′20″N 87°24′12″W / 39.95556°N 87.40333°W / 39.95556; -87.40333
Country United States
State Indiana
County Fountain
Township Fulton
Elevation[1] 522 ft (159 m)
ZIP code 47952
FIPS code 18-69822[2]
GNIS feature ID 443517

Silverwood is an unincorporated community in Fulton Township, Fountain County, Indiana.

History

Silverwood was founded in 1881.[3] The Silverwood post office closed in 1933.[4]

Geography

Silverwood is located at 39°57′20″N 87°24′12″W / 39.95556°N 87.40333°W / 39.95556; -87.40333, adjacent to the town of Lodi.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was platted on September 7, 1881...
  4. ↑ "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2014.


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