Toronto, Indiana
Toronto is an extinct town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The site is on Indiana State Road 71 near the Illinois and Indiana border.
Toronto, Indiana | |
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 Vermillion County's location in Indiana | |
  Toronto Toronto's location in Vermillion County | |
| Coordinates: 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Township | Helt |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47847 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452163 |
A few buildings in the community exist, and it is still cited by the USGS.[3]
History
A post office was established at Toronto in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[4]
Geography
Toronto is located at 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- Hawes, George W. (August 31, 1859). "G. W. Hawes' Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1858 and 1859". Geo. W. Hawes, Pub. and Proprietor.
- "Toronto, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- "Vermillion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Vermillion County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City | Map of Indiana highlighting Vermillion County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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