Garfield is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Union Township, Montgomery County, in the

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History

A post office was established at Garfield in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907. The community was named after

James A. Garfield James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th president of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881 until his death six months latertwo months after he was shot by an assassin. A lawyer and Civil War gene ...

(1831–1881), 20th President of the United States.

Education

Residents are zoned to

North Montgomery Community School Corporation North Montgomery Community School Corporation (NMCSC) or North Montgomery Schools is a school district headquartered in unincorporated Montgomery County, Indiana, north of Crawfordsville. The district serves some sections of northern Crawfordsvil ...

schools. Elementary students are zoned to Sugar Creek Elementary School.About Us

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North Montgomery School Corporation North Montgomery Community School Corporation (NMCSC) or North Montgomery Schools is a school district headquartered in unincorporated Montgomery County, Indiana, north of Crawfordsville. The district serves some sections of northern Crawfordsvil ...

. Retrieved on December 25, 2016. See attendance boundary map on the page. Secondary students attend Northridge Middle School and

North Montgomery High School North Montgomery High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Montgomery County, Indiana, near Crawfordsville. It is a part of the North Montgomery School Corporation. It is the only high school in the district, and it serves ...

References

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