Clinton Falls, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Clinton Falls, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Clinton Falls
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clinton
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.7192°N -86.9639°W
Elevation Ft:742
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46135
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:432677

Clinton Falls is an unincorporated community in Clinton Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Clinton Falls in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[1] The community was named for rapids by the town site in Clinton Township.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 98. ...the township in which the village is located and for nearby falls..