Clinton Falls, Indiana

Clinton Falls is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Clinton Falls in 1874, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community was named for rapids by the town site in Clinton Township.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clinton Falls, Indiana
  2. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...the township in which the village is located and for nearby falls.

Coordinates: 39°43′09″N 86°57′50″W / 39.71917°N 86.96389°W / 39.71917; -86.96389


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