Parr, Indiana
Parr is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States.
History
Parr was made a station on the railroad built through that territory in the early 1880s. A post office was established at Parr in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.
Geography
Parr is located at 41°01′38″N 87°13′07″W / 41.02722°N 87.21861°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ A standard history of Jasper and Newton counties, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1916. p. 74.
- ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
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