Crocker, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Crocker, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Crocker
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Porter
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Liberty
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:41.5886°N -87.1242°W
Elevation Ft:637
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46304
Area Code:219
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:433138

Crocker is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Crocker was founded in 1892, when railroad service was extended to that point.[1] The community was most likely named for a railroad engineer.[2] A post office was established at Crocker in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3] In 1912, Crocker had about 200 inhabitants.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Schoon, Kenneth J.. Calumet Beginnings: Ancient Shorelines and Settlements at the South End of Lake Michigan. 2003. Indiana University Press. 0-253-34218-X. 191.
  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. 105. ...allegedly was for the engineer of the first train....
  3. Web site: Porter County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 October 2015.
  4. Book: History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests . Lewis Publishing Company . 1912 . 152.