Palestine, Kosciusko County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Palestine
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community and Census designated place
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Kosciusko
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Harrison
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.1767°N -85.9428°W
Elevation Ft:817
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46539
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-57672[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830433

Palestine or Palestine Lake is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Palestine was laid out in 1837.[2] It was named for the ancient area of Palestine.[3] A post office was established at Palestine in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4]

Geography

Palestine is located along State Road 25 six miles southwest of the city of Warsaw. It occupies the western shore of Palestine Lake. Trimble Creek joins the lake at the northern edge of town.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . 1887 . 733.
  3. 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. 256. The name is for the biblical region..
  4. Web site: Kosciusko County . Jim Forte Postal History . June 7, 2017.