Guilford, Indiana
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| Coordinates: 39°10′05″N 84°54′43″W / 39.16806°N 84.91194°WCoordinates: 39°10′05″N 84°54′43″W / 39.16806°N 84.91194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Township | York |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| ZIP code | 47022 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435550[1] |
Guilford is an unincorporated town in York Township, Dearborn County, Indiana. Located at the forks of Tanners Creek the town was first platted in 1850 to take advantage of the fact that a railroad was soon to be built in the area. This made Guilford a prime spot for attracting farmers and merchants who wanted to ship their products.
Guilford has the last remaining covered bridge in Dearborn County. Noted bridge builder William Kennedy was hired by the County Commissioners in 1897 to construct the "latest in covered bridges". By 1961, the bridge was slated for replacement with a more durable concrete span. People of the county banded together to save the old structure, raising money and moving it to its present location. It is now the main attraction of the Guilford Covered Bridge Park located at the intersection of IN St Rt 1 and York Ridge.
Interesting facts
- Guilford is the only unincorporated community in Dearborn County that has its own telephone exchange prefix (487) and its own post office.
- The first post office was established at the forks of Tanners Creek in 1841.
- Charles L. and Josiah Campbell platted streets and lots for the town in about 1850.
- In 1875, Guilford boasted an Odd Fellows Hall, a Grange Hall, a school and a small railroad station.
- The Methodist Episcopal Church built in 1899 is still in use as a church, although it is the home of a different faith.
- Guilford is the hometown of Suzanne Fette Tuberville, wife of Cincinnati Bearcats football head coach Tommy Tuberville.
Geography
Guilford is located at 39°10′05″N 84°54′43″W / 39.16806°N 84.91194°W.
Notable residents
Ora Haibe Indy car driver
References
- ↑ "Guilford, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
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