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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
McKinley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in IndianaWashington County's location in Indiana
McKinley is located in Washington County, IndianaMcKinleyMcKinleyLocation of McKinley in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipJefferson
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code47108
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID438896

McKinley is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at McKinley in 1891, and remained in operation until 1934. The community was likely named after president William McKinley.

Geography

McKinley is located at 38°44′41″N 86°12′38″W / 38.74472°N 86.21056°W / 38.74472; -86.21056.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKinley, Indiana
  2. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 207. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and allegedly named for William McKinley...
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