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Riddle, Indiana is located in Crawford County, Indiana
Riddle, Indiana
Riddle, Indiana
Location in Crawford County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Crawford
Township Ohio
Elevation
761 ft (232 m)
ZIP code
47118
FIPS code 18-64332
GNIS feature ID 441984

Riddle is a small, unincorporated community located in Ohio Township, within Crawford County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Riddle

Riddle has a bit of history tied to its postal service.

The Post Office

A post office was first opened in Riddle in 1892. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1951.

How Riddle Got Its Name

The community of Riddle was named after a person known as Colonel Riddle. He was likely an important figure in the area's early days.

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