Linwood is an

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in Lafayette Township, Madison County,

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. Linwood was likely named for the presence of linden trees. It was originally called Funk's Station.

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Unincorporated communities in Madison County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Indianapolis metropolitan area {{MadisonCountyIN-geo-stub