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Twin Lakes, Indiana

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Twin Lakes
Unincorporated community
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMarshall
TownshipWest
Elevation
[1]
810 ft (250 m)
ZIP code
46563
FIPS code18-76994[2]
GNIS feature ID449739

Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana.

History

Twin Lakes contained a post office from 1887 until 1907.[3] The community's proximity to two lakes caused its name to be selected.[4]

Geography

Twin Lakes is located at 41°18′15″N 86°21′26″W / 41.30417°N 86.35722°W / 41.30417; -86.35722.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 329. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for two nearby lakes that resemble each other.


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