Hoffman Crossing, Indiana

Hoffman Crossing
Unincorporated community
Hoffman Crossing

Location in Clay County

Coordinates: 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°W / 39.35917; -86.94972Coordinates: 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°W / 39.35917; -86.94972
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clay
Township Washington
Elevation 620 ft (190 m)
GNIS feature ID 436276[1]

Hoffman Crossing is an unincorporated community in eastern Washington Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The name honors the Hoffman family, who established the grain elevator at a railroad crossing.[2]

Geography

Hoffman Crossing is located at 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°W / 39.35917; -86.94972.

References

  1. ↑ "Hoffman Crossing, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  2. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...crosses the Monon railroad, was named for the local Hoffman family, instrumental in building a loading station for grain here.


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