Arcana, Indiana

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

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

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.

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References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Arcana, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  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 12 September 2014.



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