Waco is an unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Waco in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[2] It was named after Waco, Texas.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Waco, Indiana
  2. "Daviess County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 336. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for the Texas city...

38°32′07″N 87°02′25″W / 38.53528°N 87.04028°W / 38.53528; -87.04028


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