Shideler, Indiana facts for kids
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Shideler
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 Shideler
Location in Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Union Township |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 443373 |
Shideler is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Shideler is located in Delaware County, within Union Township.
Shideler's History
How Shideler Began
Shideler started to grow because a railroad was built right through its area. The community was named after a man named Isaac Shideler. He was a person who helped promote the railroad. Isaac Shideler generously gave land so that a train depot could be built there.
Post Office and Local Business
A post office was opened in Shideler in 1871. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1929.
A big part of Shideler's local economy is the Shideler Grain Company. This company became a major business in the area. It started in 1968 when someone bought the local Farm Co-op Bureau grain elevator. A grain elevator is a tall building used to store large amounts of grain, like corn or wheat.
