Lochiel, Indiana

Lochiel
Unincorporated community

Benton County's location in Indiana
Lochiel

Lochiel's location in Benton County

Coordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°WCoordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Benton County
Township Union Township
Elevation[1] 801 ft (244 m)
ZIP code 47944
GNIS feature ID 0438196[2]

Lochiel is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Benton County, Indiana, United States.

Geography

Lochiel is located at 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W at an elevation of 801 feet.

History

A post office at Lochiel was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The community was named after Clan Cameron, also known as Lochiel.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "USGS detail on Lochiel". Retrieved 2009-04-20.
  2. ↑ "Lochiel, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ↑ "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 200. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Lochiel is the title of the Camerons.