Toronto, Indiana

Toronto is an extinct town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The site is near the Illinois and Indiana border.

Toronto, Indiana
Vermillion County's location in Indiana
Toronto
Toronto's location in Vermillion County
Coordinates: 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyVermillion
TownshipHelt
Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47847
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID452163

A few buildings in the community exist, and it is still cited by the USGS.[2]

History

A post office was established at Toronto in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[3]

Geography

Toronto is located at 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  2. "Toronto, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  3. "Vermillion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 October 2015.



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