Taswell, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Taswell
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 Taswell, Indiana
Location in Crawford County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Crawford |
| Township | Patoka |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| ZIP code |
47175
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| GNIS feature ID | 2830348 |
Taswell is a small community located in the state of Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Taswell is found in Patoka Township, which is part of Crawford County. You can find it along State Road 64, west of the county seat, English.
The Story of Taswell
Taswell has an interesting past that dates back to the late 1800s.
How Taswell Got Its Name
In 1882, a post office was opened in this area. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The people who lived there wanted to name the community after a local family, the Laswell family. However, when the postal authorities wrote down the name, they made a mistake. They accidentally spelled it "Taswell" instead of "Laswell." Even though it was a mistake, the new name stuck, and the community has been called Taswell ever since. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing down in 1996.
