Furnace, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Furnace, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Furnace
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Richland
Coordinates:39.0142°N -86.9131°W
Elevation Ft:561
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47424
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-26160[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434906

Furnace is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

Furnace was named for the presence of an iron furnace.[2]

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. 140. ...for an iron furnace that was located near Richland Creek....