Morton, Indiana Explained

Morton, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Morton
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Indiana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clinton
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:869
Coordinates:39.7631°N -86.9364°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46135
Area Code:765
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:439474

Morton is a small unincorporated community in Clinton Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Morton in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[1]

Geography

Morton is located half-way between Danville and Montezuma along US 36.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . March 20, 2017.