Pinhook, Lawrence County, Indiana

Pinhook is a small unincorporated farming community in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana. It consists of two churches (Pinhook Church of Christ and Pinhook Christian Church), a cemetery, and several small farms and homesteads.

Pinhook, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Pinhook
Pinhook
Coordinates: 38°48′55″N 86°21′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipGuthrie
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
ZIP code
47421
FIPS code18-60120[2]
GNIS feature ID441169

Two legends describe how Pinhook got its unique name. One states that because the roads leading to it are quite curvy, they reminded people of hooked pins. The other states that the local general store, around 1900, had lost its liquor license, and in order to keep serving alcohol hooked pins around drink glasses. The proprietor would then sell these "Pin-Hooked" glasses, and throw in a drink for good measure.

Geography

Pinhook is located at 38°48′55″N 86°21′23″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.



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