America, Indiana | |
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  America  America | |
| Coordinates: 40°40′45″N 85°42′6″W / 40.67917°N 85.70167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 448390 |
America is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
It is located just east of the nearby town of La Fontaine.
History
A post office was established at America in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1881.[3]
Geography
America is located at 40°40′45″N 85°42′6″W / 40.67917°N 85.70167°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- ↑ "America, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
- ↑ "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Wabash County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Wabash County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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