Anthony, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
40°16′40″N 85°26′10″W / 40.27778°N 85.43611°W / 40.27778; -85.43611[1]
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Anthony is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Delaware County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Anthony in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3] It was likely named in honor of the Anthony family of pioneer settlers.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Anthony, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The town probably was named for the Anthony family...who registered land in this county in the 1830s.
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Municipalities and communities of Delaware County, Indiana, United States
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