Twin Lakes, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Twin Lakes, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Twin Lakes
Pushpin Label Position:	top
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Marshall
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	West
Coordinates:	41.3042°N -86.3572°W
Elevation Footnotes:	^[1]
Elevation Ft:	810
Postal Code Type:	ZIP Code
Postal Code:	46563
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-76994^[2]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	449739

Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana, United States.

History

Twin Lakes contained a post office from 1887 until 1907.^[3] The community's proximity to two lakes caused its name to be selected.^[4]

Geography

Twin Lakes is located at 41.3042°N -86.3572°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: Marshall County . Jim Forte Postal History . 18 January 2015.
4. 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. 329. The name is for two nearby lakes that resemble each other..