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Hanfield, Indiana
Hanfield, Indiana is located in Indiana
Hanfield, Indiana
Hanfield, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Hanfield, Indiana is located in the United States
Hanfield, Indiana
Hanfield, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Grant
Township Washington
Elevation
873 ft (266 m)
ZIP code
46952
FIPS code 18-31126
GNIS feature ID 435674

Hanfield is a small, quiet place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't part of a larger, official town or city. Hanfield is located in Grant County, within Washington Township.

Hanfield's Story

Hanfield has a bit of history, even though it's a small community. One important part of its past was its post office.

The Old Post Office

Imagine a time before emails and text messages! People used to send letters and packages through a post office. A post office opened in Hanfield in 1881. This was a very important place for people to send and receive news. It helped the community stay connected with the outside world. The post office served the people of Hanfield for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1929.

Where Did the Name Come From?

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? The name "Hanfield" is quite interesting! It is believed to be a combination of two different family names. These names are likely Hancock and Garfield. It's like taking parts of two surnames and putting them together to create a new name for a place!

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