Reno, Indiana

Reno is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.

Reno, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°42′37″N 86°40′13″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Hendricks
Township	Clay
Elevation [1]	909 ft (277 m)
ZIP code	46121
FIPS code	18-63774[2]
GNIS feature ID	441898

History

Reno 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

Reno is located at 39°42′37″N 86°40′13″W.

References

1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 67.
4. 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...
5. "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 3, 2014.