Herbst, Indiana
| Herbst | |
|---|---|
| census-designated place | |
  Herbst | |
| Coordinates: 40°30′53″N 85°47′14″W / 40.51472°N 85.78722°WCoordinates: 40°30′53″N 85°47′14″W / 40.51472°N 85.78722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| ZIP code | 46953 |
| FIPS code | 18-33178[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 436052[2] |
Herbst is an unincorporated census-designated place in Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Herbst in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1962.[3] August H. Herbst served as the first postmaster.[4]
Geography
Herbst is located at 40°30′53″N 85°47′14″W / 40.51472°N 85.78722°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Herbst, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 162. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...August H. Herbst, the first storekeeper and postmaster...
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