Crocker, Indiana
Crocker, Indiana | ||
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ZIP code 46304 | ||
| Area code | 219 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 433138[1] | |
Crocker is an
History
Crocker was founded in 1892, when railroad service was extended to that point.[2] The community was most likely named for a railroad engineer.[3] A post office was established at Crocker in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[4] In 1912, Crocker had about 200 inhabitants.[5]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Crocker, Indiana
- ISBN 0-253-34218-X.
- ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...allegedly was for the engineer of the first train...
- ^ "Porter County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- ^ History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 152.
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