Emporia, Indiana
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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 Kokomo Grain Co. 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[]
- ^ "U.S. Census website". 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; 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.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Madison County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- Indianapolis metropolitan area
- Indianapolis-Anderson-Columbus geography stubs