Linwood, Indiana

Linwood is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.

Linwood
Linwood
Linwood
Coordinates: 40°11′37″N 85°40′54″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMadison
TownshipLafayette
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
ZIP code
46001
FIPS code18-44226[1]
GNIS feature ID437972[2]

Linwood was likely named for the presence of linden trees.[3] It was originally called Funk's Station.[4]

Geography

Linwood is located at 40°11′37″N 85°40′54″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Linwood, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 199. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently for the tree...
  4. Forkner, John La Rue & Dyson, Byron H. (1897). Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana. Wilson, Humprheys & Co. p. 815.


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