Stockport, Indiana

Stockport is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Delaware County, Indiana.

Geography

Stockport is from Muncie, the county seat.

History

Stockport was a station on the railroad. It was likely named for its livestock trade.
Stockport became a town on the C, I and E Railroad, and by 1901 was considered "a little town" on the rail line. A post office was established at Stockport in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.
Stockport was the home of William "Bill" McKinley, the cousin of U.S. President William McKinley, who owned a general store in the community during the early 20th century.
In 1940, the population was 15.