Toronto, Indiana

Toronto
Ghost town

Vermillion County's location in Indiana
Toronto

Toronto's location in Vermillion County

Coordinates: 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W / 39.78167°N 87.49556°W / 39.78167; -87.49556Coordinates: 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W / 39.78167°N 87.49556°W / 39.78167; -87.49556
Country  United States
State  Indiana
County Vermillion County
Township Helt Township
Elevation[1] 194 m (636 ft)
ZIP code 47847
GNIS feature ID 452163

Toronto, Indiana, is an extinct town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. The site is near the Illinois and Indiana border.

A few buildings in the community exist, and it is still cited by the USGS.[2]

History

A post office called Toronto was established in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[3]

Geography

Toronto is located at 39°46′54″N 87°29′44″W / 39.78167°N 87.49556°W / 39.78167; -87.49556.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  2. "Toronto, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  3. "Vermillion County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
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