Tunker, Indiana

Tunker is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Tunker, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Whitley County's location in Indiana
Tunker
Location of Tunker in Whitley County
Coordinates: 41°02′55″N 85°33′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWhitley
TownshipWashington
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46787
Area code(s)260
FIPS code18-76706[2]
GNIS feature ID444950

History

Tunker was founded in 1839, and was named after the Tunker family of settlers.[4] A post office was established at Tunker in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[5]

Geography

Tunker is located at 41°02′55″N 85°33′27″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. "Tunker, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 328. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...settled in 1839 by Dunkers, sometimes spelled Tunkers, and named for them.
  5. "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 July 2016.



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