Linn Grove, Indiana

Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
40°38′41″N 85°02′06″W / 40.64472°N 85.03500°W / 40.64472; -85.03500CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyAdamsTownshipHartfordElevation833 ft (254 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code
46711
FIPS code18-44154[2]GNIS feature ID2830297[1]

Linn Grove is an unincorporated community in Hartford Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

The first post office at Linn Grove was established as "Linn" in 1848.[3] It is still currently in operation.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Linn Grove, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 198. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A post office called Linn was established on September 5, 1848...
  4. ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "Linn Grove". PO Locator | USPS. Retrieved March 14, 2024.

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