Medford, Indiana facts for kids

Medford is a small, unincorporated community located in Delaware County, Indiana. It's not an official town or city, but rather a collection of homes and businesses in a specific area. You can find Medford about 5 miles (8 kilometers) southeast of a larger city called Muncie.

History

Medford has a short but interesting history. For a few years, it even had a different name! The local post office in Medford was once known as Phillips. This Phillips post office was open from 1903 until 1908.

Some people believe that Medford might have been named after another place, Medford, Maine. This is a common way for communities to get their names, often honoring a founder's hometown or a significant location.