Toronto, Indiana
Ghost town in Indiana, United States
39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W / 39.78167°N 87.49556°W / 39.78167; -87.49556[1]
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Toronto is an extinct town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The site is on Indiana State Road 71 near the Illinois and Indiana border.
A few buildings in the community exist, and it is still cited by the USGS.[3]
History
A post office was established at Toronto in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[4]
Geography
Toronto is located at 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W / 39.78167°N 87.49556°W / 39.78167; -87.49556.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ Hawes, George W. (August 31, 1859). "G. W. Hawes' Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1858 and 1859". Geo. W. Hawes, Pub. and Proprietor.
- ^ "Toronto, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ "Vermillion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
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County seat: Newport
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