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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Avery
Unincorporated community
Avery is located in Clinton County, IndianaAveryAvery
Coordinates: 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W / 40.30889°N 86.44056°W / 40.30889; -86.44056
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClinton
TownshipMichigan
Elevation879 ft (268 m)
ZIP code46041
FIPS code18-02854
GNIS feature ID430354

Avery is an unincorporated community in Michigan Township, Clinton County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Avery in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The community was named for Jacob Avery, a pioneer settler.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avery, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Jacob Avery, a farmer, settled here...
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