Otto, Indiana
| Otto | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Clark County's location in Indiana | |
  Otto Location in Clark County | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′15″N 85°28′01″W / 38.57083°N 85.46694°WCoordinates: 38°34′15″N 85°28′01″W / 38.57083°N 85.46694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Bethlehem |
| Elevation[1] | 758 ft (231 m) |
| ZIP code | 47162 |
| FIPS code | 18-57366[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440759 |
Otto is an unincorporated community in Bethlehem Township, Clark County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Otto in 1864, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[3] The community was named for a judge.[4]
Geography
Otto is located at 38°34′15″N 85°28′01″W / 38.57083°N 85.46694°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Clark County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...called Otto, for Judge Otto...
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