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White Cloud is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

White Cloud, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Harrison County's location in Indiana
White
Cloud
White Cloud's location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°13′41″N 86°13′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
TownshipHarrison
Elevation
[1]
433 ft (132 m)
ZIP code
47112
FIPS code18-83780[2]
GNIS feature ID449745[1]

History


White Cloud was named for the frequent fog in the area.[3] A post office was established at White Cloud in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[4]


Geography


White Cloud is located at 38°13′41″N 86°13′28″W.


References


  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White Cloud, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 346. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...the name was suggested by fog that often hangs over the village...
  4. "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.


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