Stonington, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Stonington, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Stonington
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lawrence
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Bono
Coordinates:38.7317°N -86.3675°W
Elevation Ft:705
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47446
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-73484[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:444223

Stonington is an unincorporated community in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Stonington took its name from the local Stone Mill.[2]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. 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. 314. ...this village was named for nearby Stone Mill..