Terry, Indiana

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

History

A post office was established at Terry in 1892, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the name probably honors a local family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Terry, Indiana
  2. "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 322. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...probably named for the Terry family...

Coordinates: 38°05′14″N 86°37′59″W / 38.08722°N 86.63306°W / 38.08722; -86.63306


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