Pinhook, LaPorte County, Indiana facts for kids
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Pinhook
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Pinhook Methodist Church
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | New Durham |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| ZIP code |
46350
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| FIPS code | 18-60102 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450466 |
Pinhook is an unincorporated community in New Durham Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
History
Pinhook was originally called New Durham, and under the latter name was platted in 1847. 'Pinhook' was at first a derisive nickname given by a neighboring rival town, but it was eventually adopted by the residents of Pinhook themselves.
Geography
Pinhook is located at 41°33′50″N 86°51′21″W / 41.56389°N 86.85583°W.
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