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Tyner, Indiana
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 Tyner, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Tyner, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| ZIP code |
46572
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| FIPS code | 18-77030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449740 |
Tyner is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is located in Marshall County, within Polk Township. Tyner is known as an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The community was first called "Tyner City". It was named after Thomas Tyner, who was one of its founders. He passed away in 1880 and is buried in the local cemetery.
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Tyner's Past
Tyner has a history that goes back to the mid-1800s.
How Tyner Started
The area was first officially marked out on a map in 1855. This process is called "platting." When it was platted, it was given the name "Tyner City."
Naming the Community
The name "Tyner City" honored Thomas Tyner. He was one of the people who helped establish the community. The local post office also used the name "Tyner City" from 1856. Later, in 1894, the post office name was shortened to just "Tyner."
Where is Tyner?
Tyner is located in the northwestern part of Marshall County.
Location Details
You can find Tyner at these coordinates: 41°24′35″N 86°24′09″W. Interestingly, some of Tyner's streets are named after main roads in the city of Cincinnati.
Tyner is about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Plymouth. Plymouth is the main city and "county seat" for Marshall County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. Tyner is also about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Walkerton.
Land and Water
The Tyner census-designated place covers an area of about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.001 square miles (0.003 square kilometers), is water.
The water in the community flows northwest into smaller streams. These streams are called "tributaries" of Pine Creek. Pine Creek then continues to flow northwest and eventually reaches the Kankakee River past Walkerton.
Famous People from Tyner
Even though Tyner is a small community, some notable people have come from there.
- Lambert Hillyer: He was a well-known film director.
- Lydia Knott: She was an actress who appeared in movies.
- Scott Skiles: He became a professional basketball player in the NBA. After his playing career, he also became a coach for NBA teams.
