Arcana, Indiana
Arcana is located in Indiana
Arcana
Arcana
Arcana is located in the United States
Arcana
Arcana
Coordinates: 40°32′19″N 85°30′12″W / 40.53861°N 85.50333°W / 40.53861; -85.50333
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGrant
TownshipMonroe
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
ZIP code
46953
FIPS code18-01972[1]
GNIS feature ID430235[2]

Arcana is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana.

History

The name Arcana is likely derived from a Latin word meaning "secluded".[3] The Arcana post office opened in 1858, and was discontinued in 1900.[4]

Geography

Arcana is located at 40°32′19″N 85°30′12″W / 40.53861°N 85.50333°W / 40.53861; -85.50333.

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Arcana, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is probably plural of Arcanum, "hidden," suggesting "secluded"...
  4. ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 12, 2014.


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