Hillcrest, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Hillcrest, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Hillcrest
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Porter
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Center
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:41.5161°N -87.0506°W
Elevation Ft:833
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46383
Area Code:219
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:436200

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

History

Hillcrest was laid out in 1914. The name of the community is descriptive of its location.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 164. This village was laid out around 1914 and named "from its location"....