Milligan, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°50′44″N 87°02′18″W / 39.84556°N 87.03833°W / 39.84556; -87.03833
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Milligan, Indiana
ZIP code
47872
Area code765
GNIS feature ID439238

Milligan, also called South Waveland, is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

A post office was established at Milligan in 1882, and remained in operation until 1957.[3] The community was named for Joseph Milligan, a storekeeper.[4]

Geography

Milligan is located on Indiana State Road 236, at 39°50′44″N 87°02′18″W / 39.84556°N 87.03833°W / 39.84556; -87.03833 with an elevation of 794 feet.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
  2. ^ "Milligan, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  3. ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
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