Eel River, Clay County, Indiana
| Eel River | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Eel River Location in Clay County | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′24″N 87°07′25″W / 39.32333°N 87.12361°WCoordinates: 39°19′24″N 87°07′25″W / 39.32333°N 87.12361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 434035[1] |
Eel River is an unincorporated community in northern Harrison Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The Eel River, from which this community takes its name, was so named from a Native American word meaning "slippery fish".[2]
Geography
Eel River is located at 39°19′24″N 87°07′25″W / 39.32333°N 87.12361°W.
References
- ↑ "Eel River, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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