Walnut Grove, Hamilton County, Indiana

Walnut Grove is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

The community was likely named for a grove of walnut trees nearby.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walnut Grove, Hamilton County, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 337. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name of this village appears to be commendatory as well as descriptive.

Coordinates: 40°09′43″N 85°56′23″W / 40.16198°N 85.93970°W / 40.16198; -85.93970


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