Clinton Falls, Indiana

Clinton Falls, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Clinton Falls
Clinton Falls
Coordinates: 39°43′09″N 86°57′50″W / 39.71917°N 86.96389°W / 39.71917; -86.96389Coordinates: 39°43′09″N 86°57′50″W / 39.71917°N 86.96389°W / 39.71917; -86.96389
Country United States
State Indiana
County Putnam
Township Clinton
Elevation[1] 745 ft (227 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code 46135
Area code(s) 765
GNIS feature ID 432677

Clinton Falls is an unincorporated community in Clinton Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

A post office was established at Clinton Falls in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3] The community was named for rapids by the town site in Clinton Township.[4]

Geography

Clinton Falls is located at 39°43′09″N 86°57′50″W / 39.71917°N 86.96389°W / 39.71917; -86.96389.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Clinton Falls, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...the township in which the village is located and for nearby falls.


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