Tocsin is an unincorporated community in Lancaster Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1] It is on the border with Jefferson Township.

History

Tocsin was platted in 1884.[3] A post office was established at Tocsin in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tocsin, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 233. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The village was platted on August 19, 1884...
  4. ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tocsin,_Indiana
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