Tanner, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, U.S.

Tanner is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States.[1]

History

Tanner was named for John Riley Tanner, an Illinois politician.[2] A post office was established at Tanner in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tanner, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...John Riley Tanner, Republican governor of Illinois...
  3. ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
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