Garfield, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Garfield, Indiana
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 Garfield, Indiana
Location in Montgomery County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47933
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-26375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434956 |
Garfield is a small, unincorporated community located in Montgomery County, Indiana, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Union Township.
A Look Back in Time
Garfield got its name from James A. Garfield, who was the 20th President of the United States. He served as president in 1881. A post office was opened in Garfield in 1880, which helped people send and receive mail. This post office stayed open for about 27 years, closing its doors in 1907.
Learning in Garfield
Students living in Garfield attend schools that are part of the North Montgomery Community School Corporation. Younger students go to Sugar Creek Elementary School. After elementary school, they move on to Northridge Middle School. Finally, for high school, students attend North Montgomery High School.
