McKinley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
McKinley is located in Washington County, Indiana
McKinley
McKinley
Location of McKinley in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipJefferson
Elevation
[1]
761 ft (232 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47108
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID438896[1]

McKinley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at McKinley in 1891, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] The community was likely named after president William McKinley.[3]

Geography

McKinley is located at 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056.

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKinley, Indiana
  2. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and allegedly named for William McKinley...


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