Stillwell, Indiana facts for kids
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Stillwell, Indiana
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 Stillwell, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Stillwell, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| ZIP code |
46574
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| FIPS code | 18-73214 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830446 |
Stillwell is a small community located in LaPorte County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Pleasant Township. When we say "unincorporated community," it means that Stillwell is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town would. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or township.
History of Stillwell
Stillwell has a simple but interesting past. In 1870, a post office was opened in the community. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail, and it was very important for connecting people in those days. This post office served the residents of Stillwell for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1963. The community of Stillwell was named after an early settler in the area, a person named Thomas Stillwell. He was one of the first people to live and build a home in this part of Indiana.
