Ross, Indiana
Ross is an unincorporated community in Calumet Township, Lake County, Indiana.
Ross, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°31′36″N 87°22′29″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Calumet |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code | 46408 |
| FIPS code | 18-66085[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 442314 |
History
Ross was named for William Ross, a pioneer settler.[3] A post office was established at Ross in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[4]
Geography
Ross is located at 41°31′36″N 87°22′29″W.
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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.
- Howat, William Frederick (1915). A Standard History of Lake County, Indiana, and the Calumet Region, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 131.
- "Lake County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Lake County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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