Terhune, Indiana

Terhune
Unincorporated community

Boone County's location in Indiana
Terhune

Location in Boone County

Coordinates: 40°09′55″N 86°16′49″W / 40.16528°N 86.28028°W / 40.16528; -86.28028Coordinates: 40°09′55″N 86°16′49″W / 40.16528°N 86.28028°W / 40.16528; -86.28028
Country United States
State Indiana
County Boone
Township Marion
Elevation[1] 932 ft (284 m)
ZIP code 46069
FIPS code 18-75338[2]
GNIS feature ID 444644

Terhune is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Boone County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Terhune (but called Kimberlin until 1883[3]) in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[4]

Geography

Terhune is located at 40°09′55″N 86°16′49″W / 40.16528°N 86.28028°W / 40.16528; -86.28028.

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. 321. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...established as Kimberlin ...was changed to Terhune...
  4. ↑ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.


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