Hoffman Crossing, Indiana
| Hoffman Crossing | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Hoffman Crossing Location in Clay County | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°WCoordinates: 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 436276[1] |
Hoffman Crossing is an unincorporated community in eastern Washington Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The name honors the Hoffman family, who established the grain elevator at a railroad crossing.[2]
Geography
Hoffman Crossing is located at 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°W.
References
- ↑ "Hoffman Crossing, 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. 166. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...crosses the Monon railroad, was named for the local Hoffman family, instrumental in building a loading station for grain here.
