Avery, Indiana
Avery is an unincorporated community in Michigan Township, Clinton County, Indiana.
Avery | |
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  Avery | |
| Coordinates: 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Michigan |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| ZIP code | 46041 |
| FIPS code | 18-02854[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430354[2] |
History
A post office was established at Avery in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3] The community was named for Jacob Avery, a pioneer settler.[4]
Geography
Avery is located at 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Avery, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
- "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Jacob Avery, a farmer, settled here...
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