McKinley, Indiana
McKinley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
McKinley, Indiana | |
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Washington County's location in Indiana | |
McKinley Location of McKinley in Washington County | |
Coordinates: 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Washington |
Township | Jefferson |
Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47108 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 438896 |
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
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- "McKinley, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- 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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