Popcorn, Indiana
Popcorn | |
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 Popcorn Christian Church | |
| 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.
History
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]
Geography
Popcorn is located at 38°58′33″N 86°39′25″W / 38.97583°N 86.65694°W.
Notes
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 269. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for a nearby stream, Popcorn Creek.
- ^ Indianapolis Monthly. Emmis Communications. September 2006. p. 138. ISSN 0899-0328.
- ^ "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
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