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Yellowstone is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

The community formerly had the name Hunters Creek.[2] A post office was established at Yellowstone in 1887, and remained in operation until 1923.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yellowstone, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 355. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The village originally was called Hunters Creek...
  3. ^ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 5, 2015.


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