Reno, Indiana

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Reno, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Reno
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Reno
Coordinates: 39°42′37″N86°40′13″W / 39.71028°N 86.67028°W / 39.71028; -86.67028
Country United States
State Indiana
County Hendricks
Township Clay
Elevation
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909 ft (277 m)
ZIP code
46121
FIPS code 18-63774 [2]
GNIS feature ID 441898

Reno is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.

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History

Reno was platted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. [3] It was likely named for Jesse L. Reno, an officer who served in the Mexican–American War. [4] A post office was established at Reno in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912. [5]

Geography

Reno is located at 39°42′37″N86°40′13″W / 39.71028°N 86.67028°W / 39.71028; -86.67028 .

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp.  67.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  278. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. ...usually honors the American general Jesse Lee Reno...
  5. ↑ "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 3, 2014.


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