Milligan, Indiana
| Milligan | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  Milligan Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°50′44″N 87°02′18″W / 39.84556°N 87.03833°WCoordinates: 39°50′44″N 87°02′18″W / 39.84556°N 87.03833°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Greene Township |
| Elevation | 242 m (794 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439238[1] |
Milligan, also called South Waveland, is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States near Indiana State Road 236.
History
A post office was established at Milligan in 1882, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community was named for Joseph Milligan, a storekeeper.[3]
Geography
Milligan is located at 39°50′44″N 87°02′18″W / 39.84556°N 87.03833°W at an elevation of 794 feet.
References
- ↑ "Milligan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. ...name is for local merchant Joseph Milligan. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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