Norton, Indiana
Norton is an unincorporated community in Dubois and Orange counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Norton, Indiana | |
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  Norton  Norton | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′40″N 86°40′59″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois, Orange |
| Township | Madison, Jackson |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47590 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451284[1] |
History
A post office was established under the name Dillon in 1907, was renamed Norton in 1908, and was discontinued in 1938.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Norton, Indiana
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Municipalities and communities of Dubois County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Dubois County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Municipalities and communities of Orange County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Towns |  Map of Indiana highlighting Orange County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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