West Fork, Indiana
West Fork is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Crawford County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 38°14′01″N 86°31′35″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Crawford |
Township | Union |
Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
ZIP code | 47118 |
FIPS code | 18-82718[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 451618 |
History
West Fork was named for the fork in the river nearby.[3] The first post office at West Fork opened in 1871.[4]
Geography
West Fork is located at 38°14′01″N 86°31′35″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.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 343. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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- "Crawford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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