Sedalia, Indiana

Sedalia is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States.

Sedalia
Unincorporated community
Grain elevator in Sedalia
Sedalia
Coordinates: 40°24′56″N 86°30′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClinton
TownshipOwen
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
ZIP code
46067
FIPS code18-68598[2]
GNIS feature ID443192

History

Sedalia was platted March 31, 1873 by James A. Campbell and Jackson B. McCune and was named after Sedalia, Illinois, the home town of an official of the Vandalia Railroad. McCune built the first house and was the first postmaster. William Miller operated the first store, Allen Branch was the first blacksmith, and Dr. Keeny the first physician.[3]

Geography

Sedalia is located at 40°24′56″N 86°30′53″W along State Road 26, half a mile east of State Road 75.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Claybaugh, Joseph (1913). "Owen Township". History of Clinton County, Indiana. Indianapolis: A. W. Bowen & Company.
  • The Milner barn on the east side of town, since demolished.



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