Purcell is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Johnson Township,
Knox County,
Indiana
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.
History
A post office was established as Purcell's in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. The community was named for Andrew Purcell, the original owner of the town site.
Geography
Purcell is located at .
References
Unincorporated communities in Knox County, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
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