Minshall, Indiana
Minshall (also known as Minchel or Odd) is an unincorporated community in Raccoon Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office called Odd was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1901. The name Minshall is for local deposits Minshall coal.
Geography
Minshall is located at 39°40′18″N 87°13′18″W / 39.67167°N 87.22167°W at an elevation of 548 feet.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
- ^ "Minshall, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 223. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...class of coal found here.
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