Stockton, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°14′20″N 87°01′20″W / 39.23889°N 87.02222°W / 39.23889; -87.02222[1]
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Stockton is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Stockton was laid out in 1852.[3] A post office was established at Stockton in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1877.[4]
Geography
Stockton is located at 39°14′20″N 87°01′20″W / 39.23889°N 87.02222°W / 39.23889; -87.02222.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Stockton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 313. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was laid out in 1852...
- ^ "Owen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
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Municipalities and communities of Owen County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Spencer
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