Summit, DeKalb County, Indiana
Summit is an unincorporated community in Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 41°30′47″N 85°01′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Smithfield |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| ZIP code | 46705 |
| FIPS code | 18-74080[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444393 |
History
A post office was established at Summit in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[3] Summit was named for its lofty elevation.[4]
Geography
Summit is located at 41°30′47″N 85°01′34″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.
- "DeKalb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 316. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...so named because the site is the highest elevation along a road here.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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