Raccoon, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Raccoon, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Raccoon
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Franklin
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.8561°N -86.8964°W
Elevation Ft:745
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46172
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:441714

Raccoon is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Raccoon was originally called Lockridge, and under the latter name was platted in 1880.[1] A post office called Raccoon opened in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[2]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 275. This village was laid out in 1880 and called Lockridge....
  2. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.