An old variant name of the community was called Rye.[2] The origin of the name Toto is obscure, but it could possibly be of Native American origin.[3]
A post office was established at Toto in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[4]
Toto has a local reputation for an abundance of curio stores, giving it the moniker "Indiana's Bargain Capital".[5]
Toto has also been recognized for being the inspiration for the name of Dorothy's dog, Toto, in the Wizard of Oz books by L. Frank Baum, who resided for a time at nearby Bass Lake.[6]
Referencesedit
^ abcU.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Toto, Indiana
^"USGS detail on Toto - Variant Citation". from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
^Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 33. ISBN978-0-253-32866-3. ...such as Ockley and Toto, are thought to be of Native American origins, but have uncertain origins.
^"Starke County". Jim Forte Postal History. from the original on November 6, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
^Schwartz, Jim. "Indiana's Bargain Capital". from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
^Potempa, Philip (April 15, 2020). "Here are some fun facts about northwest Indiana". chicagotribune.com. from the original on June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
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