Cardonia, Indiana
# Cardonia, Indiana

Cardonia is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

## History

Cardonia was founded in the year 1871 as a coal mining town. It was named for John F. Card, a mining official. A post office was established in Cardonia in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.

## Geography

Cardonia is located at 39°33′42″N 87°06′28″W﻿ / ﻿39.56167°N 87.10778°W﻿ / 39.56167; -87.10778.

