Pinhook is an

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in New Durham Township, LaPorte County,

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History

Pinhook was originally called New Durham. It was

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ted under the latter name in 1847. 'Pinhook' was at first a derisive nickname given by a neighboring rival town, but it was eventually adopted by the residents of Pinhook themselves.

References

Unincorporated communities in LaPorte County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{LaPorteCountyIN-geo-stub