Clinton Falls, Indiana

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

Clinton Falls, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Clinton Falls is located in Indiana
Clinton Falls
Clinton Falls
Clinton Falls is located in the United States
Clinton Falls
Clinton Falls
Coordinates: 39°43′09″N 86°57′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPutnam
TownshipClinton
Elevation
[1]
745 ft (227 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46135
Area code765
GNIS feature ID432677

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.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  2. "Clinton Falls, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 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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