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Morton, Indiana
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 Morton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Morton, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Clinton |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46135
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439474 |
Morton is a small unincorporated community in Clinton Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The town consists of little more than a general store, livestock sale barn and 18-20 houses.
History
A post office was established at Morton in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Geography
Morton is located half-way between Danville and Montezuma along US 36, at 39°45′47″N 86°56′11″W / 39.76306°N 86.93639°W.
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