McGary, Indiana facts for kids

McGary is a small, quiet place in Gibson County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county's rules and services.

History of McGary

McGary got its name from a person named Hugh D. McGary. He was the first owner of the land where this community grew. Back in the day, naming places after important settlers or landowners was a common practice.

For a while, McGary even had its own post office. This was a big deal because it meant mail could be sent and received directly in the community. However, the McGary post office closed down in 1901. When a post office closes, it often means the community has changed, perhaps becoming smaller or relying on a nearby town for its mail services.