Normanda, Indiana facts for kids
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Normanda, Indiana
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 Normanda, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Normanda, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tipton |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Named for | 1849 |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46072
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440204 |
Normanda is a small, unincorporated community located in Tipton County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it still has people living there. Normanda is part of Jefferson Township.
History of Normanda
Normanda was officially mapped out and planned in 1849. This process is called "platting." The land owners who started the community were M.P. Evans, Edward Jackson, and Matthew Jones.
In the early days, M.P. Evans built the very first house in Normanda. It was a "frame house," meaning it was built with a wooden frame. Soon after, in 1850, J.C. Vandevender opened the first store. He sold many different items that people needed.
Around the same time, a church called the Presbyterian Church of Tipton was started in Normanda. However, it later closed down. It was then re-opened in the nearby town of Tipton.
A big change happened when a railroad was built just south of Normanda. This railroad caused the community's growth to slow down. New towns often grew along railroad lines, so Normanda didn't expand as much. The local post office in Normanda eventually closed in 1921.
Where is Normanda?
Normanda is found in the northern part of Jefferson Township. This township is one of the smaller local areas within Tipton County.
