Coesse, Indiana

Coesse is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Coesse, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Whitley County's location in Indiana
Coesse
Location of Coesse in Whitley County
Coordinates: 41°07′40″N 85°23′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWhitley
TownshipUnion
Elevation876 ft (267 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46725
Area code(s)260
FIPS code18-14104[2]
GNIS feature ID432728

History

Coesse was platted in 1854, and was named after Chief Coesse (Kowazi), who was the grandson of Miami Chief Michikinikwa (Little Turtle).[4] A post office was established at Coesse in 1843, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[5]

Geography

Coesse is located at 41°07′40″N 85°23′43″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Coesse, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 99. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...was laid out in 1854. The name is a derivation of a Potawatomi nickname of a Miami chief, Ku-wa-zi...
  5. "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 July 2016.



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