Greene, Indiana
Greene is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Jay County, Indiana.
Greene, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°24′30″N 85°06′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Greene |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| FIPS code | 18-29455[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435433[2] |
History
A post office was established at Greene in 1862, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[3] The community was named from Greene Township.[4]
Geography
Greene is located at 40°24′30″N 85°06′00″W.
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References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Greene, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 150. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the township in which it is located.
Municipalities and communities of Jay County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Jay County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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