Lapland, Indiana

Lapland is an unincorporated community in Scott Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Lapland, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Lapland
Location in Montgomery County
Coordinates: 39°54′18″N 86°54′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMontgomery
TownshipScott
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47954
Area code(s)765
FIPS code18-42240[2]
GNIS feature ID437629

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
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Lapland, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  4. History of Montgomery County, Indiana : with personal sketches of representative citizens. pg 504
  5. 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...
  6. "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2015.



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