Purcell, Indiana
| Purcell | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Purcell  Purcell | |
| Coordinates: 38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°WCoordinates: 38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation[1] | 433 ft (132 m) |
| ZIP code | 47591 |
| FIPS code | 18-62370[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449714 |
Purcell is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Knox County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established as Purcell's in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3] The community was named for Andrew Purcell, the original owner of the town site.[4]
Geography
Purcell is located at 38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Andrew Purcell, on whose farm a railroad station was located.
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