Tyner is an

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in Polk Township, Marshall County,

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. Originally named Tyner City, it is named after Thomas Tyner. He died in 1880, and is buried in the town's cemetery.

History

Tyner was originally called Tyner city, and under the latter name was

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ted in 1855. It was named for one of its founders, Thomas Tyner. The post office was called Tyner City from 1856 until 1894, when it was renamed Tyner.

Geography

Tyner is located at . Several of the streets of Tyner are named after the main thoroughfares in

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Notable people

* Lambert Hillyer - film director *

Lydia Knott Lydia Knott (October 1, 1866 – March 30, 1955) was an American actress of the silent film era. She appeared in more than 90 films between 1914 and 1937. Biography Knott was born in Tyner, Indiana, the daughter of Lambert and Clarissa Kn ...

—film actress * Scott Skiles—NBA player and coach

References

External links

Welcome to Tyner, Indiana
{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Marshall County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Populated places established in 1855 1855 establishments in Indiana