Purcell, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Purcell, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Purcell
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Knox
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Johnson
Coordinates:	38.5956°N -87.5192°W
Elevation Footnotes:	^[1]
Elevation Ft:	433
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47591
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-62370^[2]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	449714

Purcell is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Knox County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established as Purcell in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.^[3] The community was named for Andrew Purcell, the original owner of the town site.^[4]

Geography

Purcell is located at 38.5956°N -87.5192°W.

References

1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
3. Web site: Knox County . Jim Forte Postal History . 25 November 2014.
4. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 273. ...named for Andrew Purcell, on whose farm a railroad station was located..