Stillwell, Indiana
Stillwell is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | LaPorte |
Township | Pleasant |
Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
ZIP code | 46574 |
FIPS code | 18-73214[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 444166 |
History
A post office was established at Stillwell in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[3] The community was named for Thomas Stillwell, a pioneer settler.[4]
Geography
Stillwell is located at 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 334.
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