Lochiel, Indiana
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Lochiel, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Benton County's location in Indiana Benton County's location in Indiana | |
Lochiel's location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°WCoordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton County |
| Township | Union Township |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47944 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438196 |
Lochiel is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
A post office at Lochiel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The community was named after Clan Cameron, also known as Lochiel.[4]
Geography
Lochiel is located at 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W
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at an elevation of 797 feet.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Lochiel, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- ↑ "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Lochiel is the title of the Camerons.
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