Stony Lonesome, Indiana
Stony Lonesome (also spelled Stoney Lonesome) is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Stony Lonesome, Indiana | |
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 Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
  Stony Lonesome Location in Bartholomew County | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47201 |
| FIPS code | 18-73592[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444229 |
History
Stony Lonesome was likely named on account of its rocky and isolated terrain.[4] The community has been noted for its unusual place name.[5]
Geography
Stony Lonesome is located at 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Stony Lonesome, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 314. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...is descriptive, as the locale was both stony and lonesome.
- Peckham, Howard Henry (1978). Indiana: A History. University of Illinois Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-252-07146-1.
Municipalities and communities of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City | Map of Indiana highlighting Bartholomew County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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