Avery, Indiana

Avery is an unincorporated community in Michigan Township, Clinton County, Indiana.

Avery
Unincorporated community
Avery
Coordinates: 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClinton
TownshipMichigan
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
ZIP code
46041
FIPS code18-02854[1]
GNIS feature ID430354[2]

History

A post office was established at Avery in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3] The community was named for Jacob Avery, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

Avery is located at 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Avery, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Jacob Avery, a farmer, settled here...



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