Prosperity, Indiana
Prosperity is an unincorporated community in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 40°10′45″N 85°40′19″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Lafayette |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| ZIP code | 46012 |
| FIPS code | 18-62163[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441612 |
History
Prosperity was founded around the time the canal was extended to that point.[3] A post office was established at Prosperity in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1875.
The town of Prosperity appeared on the hit tv show 'Supernatural' season 8.[4]
Geography
Prosperity is located at 40°10′45″N 85°40′19″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Forkner, John La Rue (1914). History of Madison County, Indiana: A Narrative Account of Its Historical Progress, Its People and Its Principal Interests. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 88.
- "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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