Rigdon, Indiana facts for kids
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Rigdon, Indiana
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 Rigdon, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Rigdon, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Grant, Madison |
| Townships | Green, Liberty, Duck Creek, Boone |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| ZIP code |
46036
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| FIPS code | 18-64476 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442008 |
Rigdon is a small community located in the state of Indiana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of two larger areas: Grant County and Madison County.
A Look Back: Rigdon's History
Rigdon was named after a local doctor, Dr. Pryor Rigdon. He was an important person in the early days of the community.
For many years, Rigdon had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail from 1855 until 1912.
Where is Rigdon?
Rigdon is special because it sits right on the border between Grant County and Madison County. Imagine a spot where four different local areas meet!
This spot is called a quadripoint. Rigdon is located where four different townships come together. In Grant County, you'll find Green Township and Liberty Township. In Madison County, there are Duck Creek Township and Boone Township. The northern part of Rigdon is in Grant County, while the southern part is in Madison County.
Famous People from Rigdon
- Willard Gemmill: He was an important person who served as a justice on the Indiana Supreme Court. This court is the highest court in the state of Indiana.
