McKinley, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056
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McKinley, Indiana
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GNIS feature ID438896[1]

McKinley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at McKinley in 1891, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community was likely named after president William McKinley.[3]

Geography

McKinley is located at 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056.

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKinley, Indiana
  2. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  3. . ...and allegedly named for William McKinley...