Minshall, Indiana
| Minshall | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  Minshall Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°40′18″N 87°13′18″W / 39.67167°N 87.22167°WCoordinates: 39°40′18″N 87°13′18″W / 39.67167°N 87.22167°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Raccoon Township |
| Elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47832 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439274[1] |
Minshall (also known as Minchel or Odd) is an unincorporated community in Raccoon Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office called Odd was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The name Minshall is for local deposits Minshall coal.[3]
Geography
Minshall is located at 39°40′18″N 87°13′18″W / 39.67167°N 87.22167°W at an elevation of 548 feet.
References
- ↑ "Minshall". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 223. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...class of coal found here.
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