Belknap, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
37°59′00″N 87°41′17″W / 37.98333°N 87.68806°W / 37.98333; -87.68806[1]
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Belknap is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Vanderburgh County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
The community was likely named after William W. Belknap, a politician and former United States Secretary of War.[2]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belknap, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the American general and politician William Worth Belknap.
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Municipalities and communities of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Evansville
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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