Foresman, Indiana
| Foresman | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Foresman | |
| Coordinates: 40°51′58″N 87°17′42″W / 40.86611°N 87.29500°WCoordinates: 40°51′58″N 87°17′42″W / 40.86611°N 87.29500°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Iroquois |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| ZIP code | 47922 |
| FIPS code | 18-23890[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434645[2] |
Foresman is an unincorporated community in Iroquois Township, Newton County, Indiana.
History
Foresman was laid out as a town in 1882 by John B. Foresman, and named for him.[3] A post office was established at Foresman in 1883, and remained in operation until 1934.[4]
Geography
Foresman is located at 40°51′58″N 87°17′42″W / 40.86611°N 87.29500°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Foresman, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Ade, John (1911). Newton County: A Collection of Historical Facts and Personal Recollections Concerning Newton County, Indiana, from 1853 to 1911. Bobbs-Merrill. p. 194.
- ↑ "Newton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
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