Reno is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
Reno, Indiana | |
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  Reno  Reno | |
| Coordinates: 39°42′37″N 86°40′13″W / 39.71028°N 86.67028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Clay |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| ZIP code | 46121 |
| FIPS code | 18-63774[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441898 |
History
editReno 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
editReno is located at 39°42′37″N 86°40′13″W / 39.71028°N 86.67028°W.
References
edit- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 67.
- ^ 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...
- ^ "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
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