Tocsin, Indiana

Tocsin is an unincorporated community in Lancaster Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3] It is on the border with Jefferson Township.

Tocsin, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Wells County's location in Indiana
Wells County's location in Indiana
Tocsin is located in Wells County, Indiana
Tocsin
Tocsin
Location of Tocsin in Wells County
Coordinates: 40°49′49″N 85°06′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWells
TownshipLancaster
Elevation
[1]
833 ft (254 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46777
Area code260
FIPS code18-76076[2]
GNIS feature ID444793

History

Tocsin was platted in 1884.[4] A post office was established at Tocsin in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[5]

Geography

Tocsin is located at 40°49′49″N 85°06′33″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Tocsin, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The village was platted on August 19, 1884...
  5. "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.


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