Norton, Indiana
| Norton | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Norton  Norton | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′40″N 86°40′59″W / 38.49444°N 86.68306°WCoordinates: 38°29′40″N 86°40′59″W / 38.49444°N 86.68306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois, Orange |
| Township | Madison, Jackson |
| Elevation[1] | 545 ft (166 m) |
| ZIP code | 47590 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451284 |
Norton is an unincorporated community in Dubois and Orange counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
A post office opened as Dillon in 1907, was renamed Norton in 1908, and was discontinued in 1938.[3]
Geography
Norton is located at 38°29′40″N 86°40′59″W / 38.49444°N 86.68306°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
- ↑ "Norton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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