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Purcell, Indiana

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Purcell, Indiana
Purcell is located in the United States
Purcell
Purcell
Coordinates: 38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W / 38.59556; -87.51917Coordinates: 38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W / 38.59556; -87.51917
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CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyKnox
TownshipJohnson
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
ZIP code
47591
FIPS code18-62370[2]
GNIS feature ID449714

Purcell is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Knox County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established as Purcell in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3] The community was named for Andrew Purcell, the original owner of the town site.[4]

Geography

Purcell is located at 38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W / 38.59556; -87.51917

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Andrew Purcell, on whose farm a railroad station was located. Search this book on



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