Babcock, Indiana
Babcock is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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Coordinates: 41°34′21″N 87°06′18″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Porter |
Township | Liberty |
Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 46304 |
Area code(s) | 219 |
GNIS feature ID | 430375 |
History
A post office was established at Babcock in 1889, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] The community was named after the Babcock family of settlers.[4]
Geography
Babcock is located at 41°34′21″N 87°06′18″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Babcock, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- "Porter County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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