Ferndale, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ferndale is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
617 ft (188 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP code
47872
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Ferndale
Unincorporated community
Parke County's location in Indiana
Parke County's location in Indiana
Ferndale is located in Parke County, Indiana
Ferndale
Ferndale
Location in Parke County
Coordinates: 39°42′26″N 87°04′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyParke
TownshipUnion
Elevation
[1]
617 ft (188 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47872
Area code765
GNIS feature ID434459
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History

A post office was established at Ferndale in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The community was so named on account of the ferns near the original town site.[4]

Geography

Ferndale is located at 39°42′26″N 87°04′01″W at an elevation of 617 feet.

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