Tocsin, Indiana
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
40°49′51″N 85°06′29″W / 40.83083°N 85.10806°W / 40.83083; -85.10806[1]
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Tocsin is an unincorporated community in Lancaster Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1] It is on the border with Jefferson Township.
History
Tocsin was platted in 1884.[3] A post office was established at Tocsin in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[4]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tocsin, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The village was platted on August 19, 1884...
- ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Wells County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Bluffton
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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