Stillwell, Indiana

Stillwell is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

Stillwell, Indiana
Stillwell
Stillwell
Coordinates: 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
TownshipPleasant
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
ZIP code
46574
FIPS code18-73214[2]
GNIS feature ID444166

History

A post office was established at Stillwell in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[3] The community was named for Thomas Stillwell, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

Stillwell is located at 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″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.
  3. "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  4. Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 334.



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