Avery, Indiana

Avery
Unincorporated community
Avery
Coordinates: 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W / 40.30889°N 86.44056°WCoordinates: 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W / 40.30889°N 86.44056°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clinton
Township Michigan
Elevation 879 ft (268 m)
ZIP code 46041
FIPS code 18-02854[1]
GNIS feature ID 430354[2]

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.[3] The community was named for Jacob Avery, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

Avery is located at 40°18′32″N 86°26′26″W / 40.30889°N 86.44056°W.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Avery, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ↑ "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 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...