Otwell, Indiana
| Otwell | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
  Otwell | |
| Coordinates: 38°27′17″N 87°05′32″W / 38.45472°N 87.09222°WCoordinates: 38°27′17″N 87°05′32″W / 38.45472°N 87.09222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Founded by | In 1852, Dr. Perry Brown founded the town. |
| Named for | Robert Otwell Brown |
| Elevation[1] | 499 ft (152 m) |
| ZIP code | 47564 |
| FIPS code | 18-57384[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440760 |
Otwell is an unincorporated census-designated place in Jefferson Township, Pike County, Indiana, United States.
Geography
Otwell is located at 38°27′17″N 87°05′32″W / 38.45472°N 87.09222°W. Otwell sits along Indiana State Road 257 and is approximately 1 mile from Indiana State Road 56. Otwell is an unincorporated community, but has a post office.
History
Otwell was originally called Pieceville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1855.[3] The name was changed to Otwell in 1864 by a popular petition of its residents.[3] The name Otwell is derived from the middle name of Robert Otwell Brown, the son of an early settler.[4]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana. Goodspeed Brothers. p. 356. ISBN 978-5-87521-222-2.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...Robert Otwell Brown, son of Dr. Perry Brown, who laid out the village.
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