Hesston, Indiana


Hesston is an unincorporated community in Galena Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Hesston in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900. The community was named for P. M. Hess, an early settler.

Culture

The Hesston Steam Museum, which contains several railroads with multiple track gauges including narrow gauge, narrow gauge, gauge, and gauge, is located just west of Hesston.