West Fork, Indiana

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West Fork
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyCrawford
TownshipUnion
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
ZIP code
47118
FIPS code18-82718[2]
GNIS feature ID451618

West Fork is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Crawford County, Indiana.

History

West Fork was named from fork in the river nearby.[3] The first post office at West Fork opened in 1871.[4]

Geography

West Fork is located at 38°14′01″N 86°31′35″W / 38.23361°N 86.52639°W / 38.23361; -86.52639.

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. 343. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...was named for the West Fork of the Little Blue River...
  4. ^ "Crawford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.