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Tocsin, Indiana

Tocsin is an unincorporated community in Lancaster Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is on the border with Jefferson Township.

History

Tocsin was platted in 1884. A post office was established at Tocsin in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tocsin, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The village was platted on August 19, 1884...
  4. ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.