Como, Indiana

Como is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Como, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Como
Como
Coordinates: 40°23′07″N 85°05′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJay
TownshipJefferson
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
ZIP code
47371
FIPS code18-14806[1]
GNIS feature ID432837[2]

History

A post office was established at Como in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The name of the community was likely borrowed from Como, in Italy.[4]

Geography

Como is located at 40°23′07″N 85°05′13″W.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Como, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...perhaps named for the Italian city and lake.



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