Elston, Indiana
Elston is an unincorporated community in Fairfield Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Elston, Indiana | |
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 Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana | |
  Elston Location in Tippecanoe County | |
| Coordinates: 40°23′35″N 86°54′35″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Fairfield |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47909 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434143 |
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.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Elston, Tippecanoe County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- "Tippecanoe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
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| Cities | Map of Indiana highlighting Tippecanoe County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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