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Ridertown, Indiana

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A post office was established at Ridertown in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The name of the community honors the Rider family.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridertown, Indiana
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From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History
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Unincorporated community
Ridertown is located in Indiana
Ridertown is located in the United States
40°26′08″N 85°12′23″W / 40.43556°N 85.20639°W / 40.43556; -85.20639
Country
United States
State
Indiana
County
Jay
Township
Knox
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GNIS
unincorporated community
Knox Township
Jay County
Indiana


U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ridertown, Indiana
"U.S. Census website"
United States Census Bureau
"Jay County"
From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History
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978-0-253-32866-3
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