Stony Lonesome, Indiana
| Stoney Lonesome | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
  Stoney Lonesome Location in Bartholomew County | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W / 39.20083°N 86.06222°WCoordinates: 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W / 39.20083°N 86.06222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation[1] | 728 ft (222 m) |
| ZIP code | 47201 |
| FIPS code | 18-73592[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444229 |
Stony Lonesome (also spelled Stoney Lonesome) is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
History
Stoney Lonesome was likely named on account of its rocky and isolated terrain.[3] Stoney Lonesome has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]
Geography
Stoney Lonesome is located at 39°12′03″N 86°03′44″W / 39.20083°N 86.06222°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.
...is descriptive, as the locale was both stony and lonesome.
- ↑ Peckham, Howard Henry (1978). Indiana: A History. University of Illinois Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-252-07146-1.
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