Lapland, Indiana
Lapland is an unincorporated community in Scott Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Lapland, Indiana | |
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Lapland Location in Montgomery County | |
Coordinates: 39°54′18″N 86°54′10″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Montgomery |
Township | Scott |
Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47954 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
FIPS code | 18-42240[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 437629 |
History
Lapland was platted by William Davis in 1887.[4] The community was probably named after Lapland, in Scandinavia.[5] A post office was established at Lapland in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1899.[6]
Geography
Lapland is located at 39°54′18″N 86°54′10″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Lapland, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- History of Montgomery County, Indiana : with personal sketches of representative citizens. pg 504
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...apparently named for the northern European region...
- "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
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