Haskell, Indiana Explained

Haskell is an unincorporated community in LaPorte County, Indiana, in the United States.

History

Haskell, originally called Haskell Station, had its start in the 1850s as a railroad town.^[1] The community was likely named for James Haskell, a pioneer settler.^{[2] [3]} A post office was established at Haskell in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.^[4]

References

41.4839°N -86.9019°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Packard, Jasper. History of La Porte County, Indiana, and Its Townships, Towns and Cities. 1876. S. E. Taylor, printers. 141.
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. 160. James Haskell, one of the early settlers....
3. Book: Daniels, E. D.. A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. 1904. Lewis Publishing Co.. 104.
4. Web site: LaPorte County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2014.