Lusks Mills, Indiana
Lusks Mills is an unincorporated community in Sugar Creek Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Lusks Mills in 1837, and remained in operation until 1845. The community was named after the Lusk family of settlers.
Geography
Lusks Mills is located at 39°53′38″N 87°10′53″W / 39.89389°N 87.18139°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ^ "Lusks Mills, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 204. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name honors the local Lusk family.
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