Stillwell, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Stillwell, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Stillwell
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaPorte
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Pleasant
Coordinates:41.555°N -86.6022°W
Elevation Ft:735
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46574
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-73214[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830446

Stillwell is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Stillwell in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[2] The community was named for Thomas Stillwell, a pioneer settler.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: LaPorte County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2014.
  3. Book: A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Co. . Daniels, E. D. . 1904 . 334.