Lochiel, Indiana
Lochiel | |
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 Benton County's location in Indiana | |
  Lochiel Lochiel's location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton County |
| Township | Union Township |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| ZIP code | 47944 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0438196[2] |
Lochiel is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Benton County, Indiana, United States.
Geography
Lochiel is located at 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W at an elevation of 801 feet.
History
A post office at Lochiel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The community was named after Clan Cameron, also known as Lochiel.[4]
References
- ^ "USGS detail on Lochiel". Retrieved 2009-04-20.
- ^ "Lochiel, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Lochiel is the title of the Camerons.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |