Gowdy, Indiana

Gowdy is an unincorporated community in Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Gowdy in 1890, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community bears the name of a local family.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gowdy, Indiana
  2. "Rush County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...honors the Gowdy family.

Coordinates: 39°31′08″N 85°33′47″W / 39.51889°N 85.56306°W / 39.51889; -85.56306


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