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Ekin is an unincorporated community in Hamilton and Tipton counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Ekin was named for General Ekin by James McKee. McKee built the first frame house in Ekin, which was used as a store. McKee sold his property and moved away after five years. Ekin heard about the naming of the town and send McKee a bible as a gift. Historically, Ekin had a strong timber industry. Ekin timber was exported internationally.[2] A post office was established at Ekin in 1875, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3]
Geography
Ekin is located in the southern part of Jefferson Township, on the county line of Tipton and Hamilton counties.[2]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ekin, Indiana
- ^ a b c Marvin W. Pershing (1914). History of Tipton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 115–116.
- ^ "Tipton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
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40°13′01″N 86°09′42″W / 40.21698°N 86.16166°W
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