Monmouth, Indiana
Monmouth is an unincorporated community in Root Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Monmouth, Indiana | |
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 Adams County's location in Indiana | |
  Monmouth Location in Adams County | |
| Coordinates: 40°52′04″N 84°56′40″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Root |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46733 |
| FIPS code | 18-50130[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 439330 |
History
A post office was established at Monmouth in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The community was named after Monmouth County, New Jersey.[4]
Geography
Monmouth is located at 40°52′04″N 84°56′40″W.
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References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Monmouth, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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| Cities | Map of Indiana highlighting Adams County | |
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