Newland, Indiana
Newland is an unincorporated community in Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana.
Newland, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°02′45″N 87°02′03″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Barkley |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| ZIP code | 47978 |
| FIPS code | 18-53100[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440141[2] |
History
A post office was established at Newland in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1925.[3] A swamp which was drained to form the land where Newland stands caused the name to be selected.[4]
Geography
Newland is located at 41°02′45″N 87°02′03″W.
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References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Newland, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 238. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...on reclaimed marshlands, hence the name.
Municipalities and communities of Jasper County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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