Germantown, Decatur County, Indiana
Germantown is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Decatur County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 39°24′55″N 85°37′35″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Decatur |
Township | Adams |
Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
ZIP code | 47272 |
FIPS code | 18-27504[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 447643[2] |
A large share of the early settlers being natives of Germany likely caused the name to be selected.[3]
Geography
Germantown is located at 39°24′55″N 85°37′35″W.
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References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Germantown, Decatur County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...usually indicates a German settlement...
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