Randall, Indiana
Randall, Indiana | ||
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ZIP code 47847 | ||
| Area code | 765 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 441760 | |
Randall is a former town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] Randall is also 1.6 miles northwest of another extinct town: Toronto, on W County Road 700 S. The nearest extant community is the town of Dana, to the northeast.
History
The post office at Randall was established in 1858 and discontinued in 1872.[3] The community was named in honor of the Randall family of settlers.[4]
Geography
Randall is located at 39°46′30″N 87°31′21″W / 39.77500°N 87.52250°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Randall, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ "Vermillion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...for the local Randall family...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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