Twin Lakes, Indiana
| Twin Lakes | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Twin Lakes | |
| Coordinates: 41°18′15″N 86°21′26″W / 41.30417°N 86.35722°WCoordinates: 41°18′15″N 86°21′26″W / 41.30417°N 86.35722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | West |
| Elevation[1] | 810 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code | 46563 |
| FIPS code | 18-76994[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449739 |
Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana.
History
Twin Lakes contained a post office from 1887 until 1907.[3] The community's proximity to two lakes caused its name to be selected.[4]
Geography
Twin Lakes is located at 41°18′15″N 86°21′26″W / 41.30417°N 86.35722°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.
- ↑ "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 329. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for two nearby lakes that resemble each other.
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