Stillwell, Indiana

Stillwell
Unincorporated community
Stillwell
Coordinates: 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W / 41.55583°N 86.60278°WCoordinates: 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W / 41.55583°N 86.60278°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County LaPorte
Township Pleasant
Elevation[1] 732 ft (223 m)
ZIP code 46574
FIPS code 18-73214[2]
GNIS feature ID 444166

Stillwell is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Stillwell in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[3] The community was named for Thomas Stillwell, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

Stillwell is located at 41°33′21″N 86°36′10″W / 41.55583°N 86.60278°W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  4. Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 334.