Emporia, Indiana
| Emporia | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Emporia | |
| Coordinates: 40°00′16″N 85°38′02″W / 40.00444°N 85.63389°WCoordinates: 40°00′16″N 85°38′02″W / 40.00444°N 85.63389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Adams |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| ZIP code | 46056 |
| FIPS code | 18-21160[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434191[2] |
Emporia is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Geography
Emporia is located at 40°00′16″N 85°38′02″W / 40.00444°N 85.63389°W, at the intersection of State Road 109 and U.S. Route 36. Large grain elevators operated by Harvest Land Co-op are the community's most prominent landmark.
History
Emporia was founded in 1891 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office was established at Emporia in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[4]
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Emporia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Forkner, John La Rue and Dyson, Byron H. (1897). Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana. Wilson, Humprheys & Co. p. 678.
- ↑ "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
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