West Muncie, Indiana

West Muncie is an unincorporated community in Mount Pleasant Township, Delaware County, Indiana.

West Muncie
West Muncie
West Muncie
Coordinates: 40°10′15″N 85°28′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
TownshipMount Pleasant
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
ZIP code
47396
FIPS code18-83078[2]
GNIS feature ID445793

History

A post office was established in West Muncie in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] It lies west of Muncie, hence the name.[4]

Geography

West Muncie is located at 40°10′15″N 85°28′53″W.

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. "Delaware County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  4. Kemper, William Harrison (1908). A Twentieth Century History of Delaware County, Indiana, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 164.



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