Hoover, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hoover
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Cass County's location in Indiana
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 Hoover, Indiana
Location in Cass County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Adams |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| ZIP code |
46947
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| FIPS code | 18-34708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436418 |
Hoover is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Hoover is located in Adams Township, which is part of Cass County. As of June 2022, about 35 people live in Hoover.
History
Hoover started to grow in the early 1870s. This happened when the Eel River Railroad was built through the area. The railroad helped connect the community to other places.
The community was named after its founder, a person named Riley Hoover. He played a key role in setting up the area.
A post office was opened in Hoover in 1873. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1928.
