McKinley, Indiana

McKinley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

McKinley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
McKinley
Location of McKinley in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipJefferson
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47108
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID438896

History

A post office was established at McKinley in 1891, and remained in operation until 1934.[3] The community was likely named after president William McKinley.[4]

Geography

McKinley is located at 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  2. "McKinley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  3. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and allegedly named for William McKinley...



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