Royalton, Indiana

Royalton
Unincorporated community

Boone County's location in Indiana
Royalton
Location in Boone County
Coordinates: 39°55′37″N 86°20′18″W / 39.92694°N 86.33833°W / 39.92694; -86.33833Coordinates: 39°55′37″N 86°20′18″W / 39.92694°N 86.33833°W / 39.92694; -86.33833
Country United States
State Indiana
County Boone
Township Eagle
Elevation[1] 915 ft (279 m)
ZIP code 46077
FIPS code 18-66258[2]
GNIS feature ID 442375

Royalton is an unincorporated community in Eagle Township, Boone County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Royalton (but was called Rodmans until 1838[3]) in 1832, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4]

Geography and Location

Royalton is located at 39°55′37″N 86°20′18″W / 39.92694°N 86.33833°W / 39.92694; -86.33833. Royalton is located along Indianapolis Rd approximately 0.7 miles northwest of Marion County. The town is made up of three main streets - Royal Avenue, Circle Drive, and Harmon Avenue.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 287. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A post office called Rodmans...
  4. ↑ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.


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