Purcell, Indiana

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Purcell, Indiana
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Purcell
Coordinates: 38°35′44″N87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W / 38.59556; -87.51917
Country United States
State Indiana
County Knox
Township Johnson
Elevation
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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.

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History

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]

Geography

Purcell is located at 38°35′44″N87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W / 38.59556; -87.51917 .

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 273. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Andrew Purcell, on whose farm a railroad station was located.