Purcell, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W / 38.59556; -87.51917[1]
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Purcell is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Knox County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established as Purcell 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 / 38.59556; -87.51917.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 25, 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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