Twin Lakes, Indiana
Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community in West Township, Marshall County, Indiana.
Twin Lakes, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°18′15″N 86°21′26″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | West |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP Code | 46563 |
| FIPS code | 18-76994[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449739 |
History
Twin Lakes contained a post office from 1887 until 1907.[3] The community's proximity to two lakes caused its name to be selected.[4]
Geography
Twin Lakes is located at 41°18′15″N 86°21′26″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 329. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for two nearby lakes that resemble each other.
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Marshall County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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