Babcock, Indiana
Babcock is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Babcock, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°34′21″N 87°06′18″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 46304 |
| Area code(s) | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430375 |
History
A post office was established at Babcock in 1889, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] The community was named after the Babcock family of settlers.[4]
Geography
Babcock is located at 41°34′21″N 87°06′18″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Babcock, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- "Porter County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name honors the local Babcock family...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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