Packerton, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Packerton, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Packerton
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kosciusko
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clay
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.1164°N -85.7975°W
Elevation Ft:919
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46510
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:440823

Packerton is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Packerton was laid out as a town in 1882 by John C. Packer, when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office was established at Packerton in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1926.[2]

The community is the namesake of the Packerton Moraine.

Indiana State FFA Vice President Lindsey O'Hara served the Indiana FFA Association in 2014–2015.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . 1887 . 724.
  2. Web site: Kosciusko County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 November 2014.