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Radley is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Grant County, Indiana.

Radley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Radley
Radley
Coordinates: 40°26′11″N 85°44′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGrant
TownshipLiberty
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
ZIP code
46938
FIPS code18-62676[2]
GNIS feature ID441725

History


A post office was established at Radley in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[3] According to one source, Radley was named for the postmaster's father-in-law.[4]


Geography


Radley is located at 40°26′11″N 85°44′01″W.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 275. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. According to WPA files, Radley was the name of Elliot's father-in-law.





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