Kniman, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, U.S.

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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41°08′39″N 87°08′15″W / 41.14417°N 87.13750°W / 41.14417; -87.13750


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