Morton, Indiana

Morton is a small unincorporated community in Clinton Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The town consists of little more than a general store, livestock sale barn and 18-20 houses.

Morton, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Morton is located in Indiana
Morton
Morton
Location within the state of Indiana
Morton is located in the United States
Morton
Morton
Morton (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°45′47″N 86°56′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPutnam
TownshipClinton
Elevation
[1]
869 ft (265 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46135
Area code765
GNIS feature ID439474

History

A post office was established at Morton in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]

Geography

Morton is located half-way between Danville and Montezuma along US 36, at 39°45′47″N 86°56′11″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
  2. "Morton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  3. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 20, 2017.


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