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
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gowdy, Indiana
- ↑ "Rush County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ↑ 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
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