Stillwell, Indiana

Stillwell is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

Stillwell, Indiana
Stillwell is located in Indiana
Stillwell
Stillwell
Stillwell is located in the United States
Stillwell
Stillwell
Coordinates: 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
TownshipPleasant
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
ZIP code
46574
FIPS code18-73214[2]
GNIS feature ID444166

History

A post office was established at Stillwell in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[3] The community was named for Thomas Stillwell, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

Stillwell is located at 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
  4. Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 334.


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