Hitchcock, Indiana
| Hitchcock | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Hitchcock Location of Hitchcock in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°38′18″N 86°10′10″W / 38.63833°N 86.16944°WCoordinates: 38°38′18″N 86°10′10″W / 38.63833°N 86.16944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington County |
| Township | Washington Township |
| Elevation[1] | 856 ft (261 m) |
| ZIP code | 47167 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452924 |
Hitchcock is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Hitchcock was named for the local Hitchcock family, including William Hitchcock, who established the first store in the community.[3]
A post office was established at Hitchcock in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[4]
Geography
Hitchcock is located at 38°38′18″N 86°10′10″W / 38.63833°N 86.16944°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-06-21.
- ↑ "Hitchcock, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. p. 792.
- ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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