Lochiel, Indiana

Lochiel is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Lochiel, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Benton County's location in Indiana
Lochiel
Lochiel's location in Benton County
Coordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBenton County
TownshipUnion Township
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47944
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID438196

History

A post office at Lochiel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The community was named after Clan Cameron, also known as Lochiel.[4]

Geography

Lochiel is located at 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W at an elevation of 797 feet.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Lochiel, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  3. "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Lochiel is the title of the Camerons.


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