West Clinton, Indiana

West Clinton is an unincorporated community in Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

West Clinton was platted in 1911.[2] The community lies west of Clinton, hence the name.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Clinton, Indiana
  2. ↑ Vermillion County Historical Society (Vermillion County, Ind.) (1990). Vermillion County, Indiana History and Families. Turner Publishing Company. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-938021-34-6.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 342. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for its location west of Clinton.

Coordinates: 39°41′40″N 87°31′31″W / 39.69444°N 87.52528°W / 39.69444; -87.52528


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