Tocsin, Indiana
Tocsin is an unincorporated community in Lancaster Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3] It is on the border with Jefferson Township.
Tocsin, Indiana | |
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 Wells County's location in Indiana | |
  Tocsin Location of Tocsin in Wells County | |
| Coordinates: 40°49′49″N 85°06′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Lancaster |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46777 |
| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-76076[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444793 |
History
Tocsin was platted in 1884.[4] A post office was established at Tocsin in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[5]
Geography
Tocsin is located at 40°49′49″N 85°06′33″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Tocsin, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The village was platted on August 19, 1884...
- "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Wells County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City | Map of Indiana highlighting Wells County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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