Avoca | |
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Census-designated place | |
Coordinates: 38°54′43″N 86°32′52″W / 38.91194°N 86.54778°WCoordinates: 38°54′43″N 86°32′52″W / 38.91194°N 86.54778°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Lawrence |
Township | Marshall |
Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
ZIP code | 47462 |
FIPS code | 18-02890 |
GNIS feature ID | 450637 |
Avoca is an unincorporated census-designated place in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Avoca was platted in 1819. The community likely took its name after the River Avoca, which was mentioned in a poem by Thomas Moore. The Avoca post office was established in 1856.
Avoca is located at 38°54′43″N 86°32′52″W / 38.91194°N 86.54778°W.