Popcorn, Indiana | |
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 Popcorn Christian Church | |
  Popcorn  Popcorn | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′33″N86°39′25″W / 38.97583°N 86.65694°W Coordinates: 38°58′33″N86°39′25″W / 38.97583°N 86.65694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Perry |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code | 47462 |
| FIPS code | 18-61056 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 451354 |
Popcorn is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Popcorn took its name from Popcorn Creek. [3] A local legend states a visitor from out of town compared the size of local farmers' corn to "popcorn" compared to their own. [4]
A post office called Popcorn was established in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. [5]
The town is also known for a brand of kettle corn popcorn that takes the name of the town, but the company is not headquartered in the town. [6]
Popcorn is located at 38°58′33″N86°39′25″W / 38.97583°N 86.65694°W .
...named for a nearby stream, Popcorn Creek.
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