Hendricksville, Indiana facts for kids
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Hendricksville, Indiana
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Former post office and general store
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 Hendricksville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Hendricksville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Beech Creek |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| ZIP code |
47459
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| FIPS code | 18-33088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436024 |
Hendricksville is a small place in Indiana that doesn't have its own official local government. It's called an "unincorporated community". This means it's part of a larger area, Beech Creek Township, within Greene County, in the state of Indiana.
A Look Back: Hendricksville's History
Hendricksville was probably named after a person named Philip Hendricks. He was a "pioneer," which means he was one of the first people to settle in this area.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Hendricksville in 1888. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1921.
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