Sedan, Indiana

Sedan is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.

Sedan
Sedan
Sedan
Coordinates: 41°26′11″N 85°05′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDeKalb
TownshipRichland
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
ZIP code
46730
FIPS code18-68616[2]
GNIS feature ID443193

History

The Sedan post office was discontinued in 1908.[3] It was likely named after Sedan, in France.[4]

Geography

Sedan is located at 41°26′11″N 85°05′58″W.

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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. "DeKalb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 297. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...Sedan, apparently for the French city...



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