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Clinton Falls, Indiana
Clinton Falls, Indiana is located in Indiana
Clinton Falls, Indiana
Clinton Falls, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Clinton Falls, Indiana is located in the United States
Clinton Falls, Indiana
Clinton Falls, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Putnam
Township Clinton
Elevation
742 ft (226 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46135
Area code(s) 765
GNIS feature ID 432677

Clinton Falls is a small place in Indiana, United States, that doesn't have its own local government. It's located in Putnam County, specifically within Clinton Township.

A Look Back at Clinton Falls' History

Early Days and the Post Office

Clinton Falls had its own post office. It opened in 1874. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1901.

How Clinton Falls Got Its Name

The community of Clinton Falls was named after something special nearby. There were fast-flowing parts of a river, called rapids, close to the town. These rapids were located in Clinton Township. That's how the name "Clinton Falls" came to be.

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