McKinley, Indiana

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McKinley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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McKinley
Location of McKinley in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°44′41″N86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056 Coordinates: 38°44′41″N86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056
Country United States
State Indiana
County Washington
Township Jefferson
Elevation
[1]
761 ft (232 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47108
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID438896 [1]

McKinley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. [1]

Contents

History

A post office was established at McKinley in 1891, and remained in operation until 1934. [2] The community was likely named after president William McKinley. [3]

Geography

McKinley is located at 38°44′41″N86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056 .

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References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKinley, Indiana
  2. ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  207. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. ...and allegedly named for William McKinley...


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