Ridertown, Indiana facts for kids
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Ridertown, Indiana
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 Ridertown, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ridertown, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Knox |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| ZIP code |
47336
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| FIPS code | 18-64340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441989 |
Ridertown is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is located in Knox Township, which is part of Jay County, in the state of Indiana.
The Story of Ridertown
Ridertown has a short but interesting history. The community was named to honor the Rider family. They were an important family in the area.
Early Services in Ridertown
A post office was opened in Ridertown in 1891. This was a big deal because it helped people send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office did not stay open for very long. It closed down in 1904.
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