Lochiel, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W / 40.66417; -87.27389
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Lochiel, Indiana
Benton County's location in Indiana
Benton County's location in Indiana
Lochiel is located in Benton County, Indiana
Lochiel
Lochiel
Lochiel's location in Benton County
Coordinates: 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W / 40.66417; -87.27389
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBenton County
TownshipUnion Township
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47944
Area code765
GNIS feature ID438196

Lochiel is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History[edit]

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]

Geography[edit]

Lochiel is located at 40°39′51″N 087°16′26″W / 40.66417°N 87.27389°W / 40.66417; -87.27389 at an elevation of 797 feet.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Lochiel, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  3. ^ "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 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.