Raccoon, Indiana

Raccoon is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

Raccoon was originally called Lockridge, and under the latter name was platted in 1880.[2] A post office called Raccoon opened in 1880, and remained in operation until 1934.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Raccoon, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 275. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was laid out in 1880 and called Lockridge...
  3. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.

Coordinates: 39°51′22″N 86°53′47″W / 39.85611°N 86.89639°W / 39.85611; -86.89639


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