Wakefield, Indiana

Wakefield is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Wakefield in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[2] The community was named for Robert Wakefield.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wakefield, Indiana
  2. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 337. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A post office, named for Robert Wakefield...

Coordinates: 38°47′14″N 85°33′36″W / 38.78722°N 85.56000°W