Hoffman Crossing is an unincorporated community in eastern Washington Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Hoffman Crossing | |
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  Hoffman Crossing Location in Clay County | |
| Coordinates: 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 436276[1] |
History edit
The name honors the Hoffman family, who established the grain elevator at a railroad crossing.[2]
Geography edit
Hoffman Crossing is located at 39°21′33″N 86°56′59″W / 39.35917°N 86.94972°W.
References edit
- ^ "Hoffman Crossing, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...crosses the Monon railroad, was named for the local Hoffman family, instrumental in building a loading station for grain here.
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