Terhune, Indiana
Terhune is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Terhune, Indiana | |
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Boone County's location in Indiana | |
Terhune Location in Boone County | |
Coordinates: 40°09′55″N 86°16′49″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Boone |
Township | Marion |
Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46069 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
FIPS code | 18-75338[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 444644 |
History
An early variant name was "Kimberlin".[4] A post office was established as Kimberlin in 1879, the name was changed to Terhune in 1883, and the post office was discontinued in 1917.[5]
Geography
Terhune is located at 40°09′55″N 86°16′49″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Terhune, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 321. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...established as Kimberlin ...was changed to Terhune...
- "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
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