Pinola, Indiana

Pinola
Unincorporated community
Pinola
Pinola
Coordinates: 41°35′56″N 86°47′52″W / 41.59889°N 86.79778°W / 41.59889; -86.79778Coordinates: 41°35′56″N 86°47′52″W / 41.59889°N 86.79778°W / 41.59889; -86.79778
Country United States
State Indiana
County LaPorte
Township Scipio
Elevation[1] 843 ft (257 m)
ZIP code 46350
FIPS code 18-60138[2]
GNIS feature ID 450468

Pinola is an unincorporated community in Scipio Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

It was named for the growth of pine trees.[3]

Geography

Pinola is located at 41°35′56″N 86°47′52″W / 41.59889°N 86.79778°W / 41.59889; -86.79778.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 265. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for pine trees at the site of the settlement.


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