Walnut, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Walnut is an unincorporated community in Walnut Township, Marshall County, Indiana.

Elevation850 ft (260 m)
FIPS code18-79802[2]
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Walnut, Indiana
Walnut is located in Indiana
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Walnut is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 41°10′34″N 86°12′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMarshall
TownshipWalnut
Elevation850 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
46501
FIPS code18-79802[2]
GNIS feature ID445403
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History

Walnut was originally called Fredericksburg, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1866. When the railroad was built through the settlement in 1868, it was renamed Walnut, after Walnut Township.[3] A post office was established as Walnut in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[4]

Geography

Walnut is located at 41°10′34″N 86°12′43″W.

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