Locke, Indiana

Locke is an unincorporated community in Locke Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.

Locke, Indiana
Locke is located in Indiana
Locke
Locke
Locke is located in the United States
Locke
Locke
Coordinates: 41°28′18″N 86°00′44″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
TownshipLocke
Elevation
876 ft (267 m)
ZIP code
46550
FIPS code18-44496[1]
GNIS feature ID438200[2]

History

Locke was laid out in 1867.[3] It took its name from Locke Township.[4]

Geography

Locke is located at 41°28′18″N 86°00′44″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Locke, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  3. History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. pp. 1045.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for its location in Locke Township...


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