Etna, Indiana
Etna is an unincorporated town in Etna-Troy Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Etna was platted in 1849. The community was named after Etna, Ohio, the native home of a first settler.
A post office was established at Etna in 1851. The name of the post office was changed to Hecla in 1861, and operated under this name until 1904.
Geography
Etna is located at 41°16′25″N 85°34′25″W / 41.27361°N 85.57361°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Etna, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- ^ Kaler, Samuel P.; Maring, Richard H. (1907). History of Whitley County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. pp. 244.
- ^ "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
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