Huron, Indiana

Huron (formerly Fenter) is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States.[1]

History

Huron was platted in 1859.[2] It was named after Huron, Ohio.[3]

References

  1. "Huron, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
  2. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 53.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 174. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...renamed for Huron, Ohio, by settlers...

Coordinates: 38°43′20″N 86°40′14″W / 38.72222°N 86.67056°W / 38.72222; -86.67056


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