West Atherton or Atherton is an unincorporated community in southwestern Florida Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office called Atherton was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1881.[2] The community lies west of Atherton, Indiana, hence the name.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Atherton, Indiana
- ^ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 342. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...as the village is located just west of Atherton.
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