Stillwell, Indiana
Stillwell is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 41°33′18″N 86°36′08″W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| ZIP code | 46574 |
| FIPS code | 18-73214[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830446[1] |
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]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stillwell, Indiana
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- 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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