Tracy, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Tracy, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Tracy
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaPorte
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Union
Coordinates:41.4853°N -86.6825°W
Elevation Ft:715
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46532
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-76274[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:444845

Tracy is an unincorporated community in Union Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

Tracy (formerly called Tracy Station) contained a post office from 1879 until 1912.[2] The community was named for a railroad employee.[3] The Tracy station was located on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: LaPorte County . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 December 2014.
  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. 326. ...named for the foreman of a railroad crew..
  4. Book: A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Co. . Daniels, E. D. . 1904 . 109.