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Stonington
Unincorporated community
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipBono
Elevation
[1]
696 ft (212 m)
ZIP code
47446
FIPS code18-73484[2]
GNIS feature ID444223

Stonington is an unincorporated community in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Stonington took its name from the local Stone Mill.[3]

Geography

Stonington is located at 38°43′54″N 86°22′03″W / 38.73167°N 86.36750°W / 38.73167; -86.36750.

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. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 314. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...this village was named for nearby Stone Mill.


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