Powers, Indiana
Powers, Indiana | |
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  Powers  Powers | |
| Coordinates: 40°19′19″N 85°05′33″W / 40.32194°N 85.09250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| ZIP code | 47371 |
| FIPS code | 18-61542[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441523[1] |
Powers is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Jay County, Indiana.
History[edit]
A post office was established at Powers in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[3] Powers was platted in 1868 by Andrew Powers, Jr., and named for him.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powers, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was platted on June 17, 1868, and named for Andrew Powers, Jr., who laid out the town.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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