Coesse, Indiana
Coesse is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
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Coordinates: 41°07′40″N 85°23′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Whitley |
Township | Union |
Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46725 |
Area code(s) | 260 |
FIPS code | 18-14104[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 432728 |
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
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Coesse, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
- 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.
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- "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
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