Pinhook, LaPorte County, Indiana

Pinhook is an unincorporated community in New Durham Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

Pinhook, Indiana
Pinhook Methodist Church
Pinhook is located in Indiana
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Pinhook
Pinhook is located in the United States
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Pinhook
Coordinates: 41°33′50″N 86°51′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
TownshipNew Durham
Elevation827 ft (252 m)
ZIP code
46350
FIPS code18-60102[2]
GNIS feature ID450466

History

Pinhook was originally called New Durham. It was platted under the latter name in 1847. 'Pinhook' was at first a derisive nickname given by a neighboring rival town, but it was eventually adopted by the residents of Pinhook themselves.[3]

Geography

Pinhook is located at 41°33′50″N 86°51′21″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 86.


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