Lochiel, Indiana

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Lochiel, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Benton County's location in Indiana
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Lochiel
Lochiel's location in Benton County
Coordinates: 40°39′51″N087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W / 40.66417; -87.27389
Country United States
State Indiana
County Benton County
Township Union Township
Elevation
[1]
797 ft (243 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47944
Area code 765
GNIS feature ID 438196

Lochiel is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [2]

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History

A post office at Lochiel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907. [3] The community was named after Clan Cameron, also known as Lochiel. [4]

Geography

Lochiel is located at 40°39′51″N087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W / 40.66417; -87.27389 at an elevation of 797 feet.

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References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Lochiel, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 200. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. Lochiel is the title of the Camerons.


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