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Tippecanoe, Indiana

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Tippecanoe
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMarshall
TownshipTippecanoe
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
ZIP code
46570
FIPS code18-75860[2]
GNIS feature ID449738

Tippecanoe is an unincorporated community in Tippecanoe Township, Marshall County, Indiana.

History

Tippecanoe was founded in 1882.[3]

Geography

Tippecanoe is located at 41°12′32″N 86°06′54″W / 41.20889°N 86.11500°W / 41.20889; -86.11500. Tippecanoe is named for the Tippecanoe River, which runs on the north side of town. Indiana Highway 331 passes through the town.

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. 324. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was laid out on January 8, 1882...