Tilden, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tilden, Indiana
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Annexed by the Town of Brownsburg
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 Tilden, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Tilden, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Middle |
| Founded by | Samuel J. Tilden |
| Named for | Samuel J. Tilden |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| ZIP code |
46122
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| FIPS code | 18-75662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444756 |
Tilden is a small, unincorporated community located in Middle Township, within Hendricks County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the county or township.
A Look Back: Tilden's History
Tilden has a short but interesting history. A post office, which is where mail is sent and received, was first opened in Tilden in 1880. This helped people in the community send and get letters and packages. However, the post office closed down in 1913.
Later, in the 2000s, Tilden became part of a nearby town called Brownsburg. This process is called "annexation," which means one area officially joins another larger area. The community was named after a famous American politician named Samuel J. Tilden. A politician is someone who works in government, often making laws or leading a country or state.
Where is Tilden? Geography
Tilden is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at these exact coordinates: 39 degrees, 49 minutes, 17 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 26 minutes, 20 seconds West longitude. This means it's in the western part of Hendricks County. The area is about 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level.
