Morton, Indiana
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Morton, Indiana | |
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  Morton Location within the state of Indiana  Morton Morton (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°45′47″N 86°56′11″W / 39.76306°N 86.93639°WCoordinates: 39°45′47″N 86°56′11″W / 39.76306°N 86.93639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Clinton |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46135 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439474 |
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.
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 / 39.76306°N 86.93639°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-03-20.
- ^ "Morton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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