Summit, DeKalb County, Indiana
| Summit | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Summit | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′47″N 85°01′34″W / 41.51306°N 85.02611°WCoordinates: 41°30′47″N 85°01′34″W / 41.51306°N 85.02611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Smithfield |
| Elevation[1] | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| ZIP code | 46705 |
| FIPS code | 18-74080[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444393 |
Summit is an unincorporated community in Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.
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 / 41.51306°N 85.02611°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". 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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