Guion, Indiana
| Guion | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  Guion Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°50′34″N 87°06′41″W / 39.84278°N 87.11139°WCoordinates: 39°50′34″N 87°06′41″W / 39.84278°N 87.11139°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Greene Township |
| Elevation | 200 m (656 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47872 (Post Office: Rockville) |
| GNIS feature ID | 435552[1] |
Guion (also known as Bruens Crossroads, Bruins or Cross Roads) is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States. It is near the western intersection of Indiana State Road 59 and Indiana State Road 236.
History
Guion was platted in 1882.[2] The community was named in honor of William Howe Guion, a railroad promoter.[3]
Geography
Guion is located at 39°50′34″N 87°06′41″W / 39.84278°N 87.11139°W at an elevation of 656 feet.
References
- ↑ "Guion". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ History of Parke and Vermillion Counties, Indiana. B.F. Bowen & Cos. 1913. p. 184.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...is for William H. Guion, a New York stockholder in the railroad...
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