Stonington, Indiana
| Stonington | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
![]() Stonington | |
| Coordinates: 38°43′54″N 86°22′03″W / 38.73167°N 86.36750°WCoordinates: 38°43′54″N 86°22′03″W / 38.73167°N 86.36750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Bono |
| Elevation[1] | 696 ft (212 m) |
| ZIP code | 47446 |
| FIPS code | 18-73484[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444223 |
Stonington is an unincorporated community in Bono Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Stonington took its name from the local Stone Mill.[3]
Geography
Stonington is located at 38°43′54″N 86°22′03″W / 38.73167°N 86.36750°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.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 314. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...this village was named for nearby Stone Mill.
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