Lyford, Indiana facts for kids
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Lyford, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Lyford, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Florida |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47874
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438424 |
Lyford, also called Williamson, is an unincorporated community in western Florida Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The town was formerly the site of Lyford School.
History
Lyford was founded in 1892, and named in honor of W. H. Lyford, a railroad official. The Lyford post office was discontinued in 1912.
Geography
Lyford is located at 39°39′00″N 87°22′15″W / 39.65000°N 87.37083°W at an elevation of 541 feet.
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