Crocker is an

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in Liberty Township,

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, in the

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History

Crocker was founded in 1892, when railroad service was extended to that point. The community was most likely named for a railroad engineer. A post office was established at Crocker in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. In 1912, Crocker had about 200 inhabitants.

Geography

Crocker is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Porter County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{PorterCountyIN-geo-stub