Lyford, Indiana facts for kids
| Lyford | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Florida Township |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438424 |
Lyford, also called Williamson, is an unincorporated community in western Florida Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States. 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 / 39.65°N 87.37083°W at an elevation of 541 feet.
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