Littles, Indiana
Littles is an unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Littles in 1890, and remained in operation until 1929.[2] A mine coal mine proprietor with the surname Little gave the community his name.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Littles, Indiana
- ↑ "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ 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.
...man named Little who owned a deep shaft coal mine here.
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Coordinates: 38°24′04″N 87°17′14″W / 38.40111°N 87.28722°W
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