Kniman, Indiana

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Kniman is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, Indiana, in the United States. [1]

History

Kniman was founded in 1887 by H. Kniman, and named for him. [2] A post office was established at Kniman in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1936. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kniman, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  186. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. This village was laid out on January 20, 1887, by H. Knieman...
  3. "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.

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