White Cloud, Indiana Explained

Official Name:White Cloud, Indiana
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Harrison County
Pushpin Label:White
Cloud
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:White Cloud's location in Harrison County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Harrison
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Harrison
Coordinates:38.2281°N -86.2244°W
Elevation Ft:433
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47112
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-83780[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:449745

White Cloud is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

History

White Cloud was named for the frequent fog in the area.[2] A post office was established at White Cloud in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[3]

Notes and 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. 346. ...the name was suggested by fog that often hangs over the village....
  3. Web site: Harrison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 September 2014.