West Atherton, Indiana
| West Atherton | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  West Atherton Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′32″N 87°22′15″W / 39.60889°N 87.37083°WCoordinates: 39°36′32″N 87°22′15″W / 39.60889°N 87.37083°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Florida Township |
| Elevation | 157 m (515 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446661[1] |
West Atherton or Atherton is an unincorporated community in southwestern Florida Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office called Atherton was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1881.[2] The community of Atherton, Indiana lies to the west, hence the name.[3]
Geography
West Atherton is located at 39°36′32″N 87°22′15″W / 39.60889°N 87.37083°W at an elevation of 515 feet.
References
- ↑ "West Atherton". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 342. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...as the village is located just west of Atherton.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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