Crocker, Indiana

Crocker is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Crocker, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Crocker
Crocker
Coordinates: 41°35′17″N 87°07′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPorter
TownshipLiberty
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
46304
Area code(s)219
GNIS feature ID433138

History

Crocker was founded in 1892, when railroad service was extended to that point.[3] The community was most likely named for a railroad engineer.[4] A post office was established at Crocker in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[5] In 1912, Crocker had about 200 inhabitants.[6]

Geography

Crocker is located at 41°35′17″N 87°07′20″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. "Crocker, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  3. Schoon, Kenneth J. (2003). Calumet Beginnings: Ancient Shorelines and Settlements at the South End of Lake Michigan. Indiana University Press. p. 191. ISBN 0-253-34218-X.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 105. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...allegedly was for the engineer of the first train...
  5. "Porter County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
  6. History of Porter County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests. Lewis Publishing Company. 1912. p. 152.


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