Disko, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Disko, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Disko
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fulton, Wabash
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Henry, Pleasant
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.0022°N -85.9444°W
Elevation Ft:860
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46982
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-18226[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:433567

Disko is an unincorporated community in Fulton and Wabash counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Disko was originally known as New Harrisburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1856.[2]

A post office was established under the name New Harrisburg in 1871, was renamed Disko in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  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. 114. This village was platted on July 1, 1856, and originally called New Harrisburg....
  3. Web site: Wabash County . Jim Forte Postal History . March 4, 2017.