Elston, Indiana

Elston is an unincorporated community in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Elston, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
Elston
Location in Tippecanoe County
Coordinates: 40°23′35″N 86°54′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyTippecanoe
TownshipFairfield
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47909
Area code(s)765
GNIS feature ID434143

Located within the city limits of Lafayette, the community is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office was established at Elston in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1892.[3]

Geography

Elston is located at 40°23′35″N 86°54′35″W with an elevation of 633 feet.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Elston, Tippecanoe County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  3. "Tippecanoe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.



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