Adel, Indiana
Adel is an unincorporated community in eastern Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] It lies near the bridge on County Road 150 West over Raccoon Creek, which is a community nearly ten miles southwest of the city of Spencer, the county seat.[3] Its elevation is 541 feet (165 m), and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W (39.1919894, -86.7958389).[4]
Adel, Indiana | |
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Unincorporated Community | |
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Coordinates: 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Owen |
Township | Franklin |
Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47460 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 430020 |
History
Adel was founded in 1859.[4] A post office was established at Adel in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[5]
Geography
Adel Cemetery is in this community, and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W (39.1900450 -86.7966723).[6]
School districts
- Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a high school.
Political districts
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
- "Adel, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
- Indiana Atlas & Gazetteer 3rd ed. (3 ed.), Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 49, ISBN 0-89933-319-2
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 14 February 1979. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- "Owen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 14 February 1979. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
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