Linwood, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Linwood, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Linwood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Madison
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Lafayette
Coordinates:40.1936°N -85.6817°W
Elevation Ft:892
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46001
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-44226[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:437972

Linwood is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.

Linwood was likely named for the presence of linden trees.[2] It was originally called Funk's Station.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 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. 199. ...apparently for the tree....
  3. Book: Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana . Wilson, Humprheys & Co. . Forkner, John La Rue . Dyson, Byron H. . amp. 1897 . 815.