Manhattan, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Manhattan, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Manhattan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.555°N -86.9275°W
Elevation Ft:643
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46171
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:438515

Manhattan is an unincorporated community in central Washington Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Manhattan was laid out in 1829 when the National Road was extended to that point.[1] The community was named after Manhattan, in New York.[2] A post office was established at Manhattan in 1830, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

Geography

Manhattan lies on U.S. Route 40, approximately six miles southwest of the city of Greencastle.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Weik, Jesse William. Weik's History of Putnam County, Indiana. 1910. B.F. Bowen. 179.
  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. 209. ...named for Manhattan Island, New York..
  3. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.