White Cloud, Indiana
White Cloud is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Harrison County, Indiana.
History
White Cloud was named for the frequent fog in the area. A post office was established at White Cloud in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White Cloud, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 346. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...the name was suggested by fog that often hangs over the village...
- ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.