Purcell, Indiana | |
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  Purcell  Purcell | |
| Coordinates: 38°35′44″N87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| ZIP code | 47591 |
| FIPS code | 18-62370 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449714 |
Purcell is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Knox County, Indiana.
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]
Purcell is located at 38°35′44″N87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W .
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...named for Andrew Purcell, on whose farm a railroad station was located.
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