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Raccoon, Indiana
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 Raccoon, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Raccoon, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46172
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441714 |
Raccoon is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Raccoon was originally called Lockridge, and under the latter name was platted in 1880. A post office called Raccoon opened in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.
Geography
Raccoon is located at 39°51′22″N 86°53′47″W / 39.85611°N 86.89639°W.
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