Tocsin, Indiana
Tocsin is an unincorporated community in Lancaster Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3] It is on the border with Jefferson Township.
Tocsin, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°49′49″N 85°06′33″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Wells |
Township | Lancaster |
Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46777 |
Area code(s) | 260 |
FIPS code | 18-76076[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 444793 |
History
Tocsin was platted in 1884.[4] A post office was established at Tocsin in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[5]
Geography
Tocsin is located at 40°49′49″N 85°06′33″W.
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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.
- "Tocsin, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The village was platted on August 19, 1884...
- "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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