Powers, Indiana

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Powers, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Powers is located in Indiana
Powers
Powers
Coordinates: 40°19′19″N 85°05′33″W / 40.32194°N 85.09250°W / 40.32194; -85.09250Coordinates: 40°19���19″N 85°05′33″W / 40.32194°N 85.09250°W / 40.32194; -85.09250
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJay
TownshipJefferson
Elevation
[1]
991 ft (302 m)
ZIP code
47371
FIPS code18-61542[2]
GNIS feature ID441523

Powers is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Jay County, Indiana.

History[]

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]

Geography[]

Powers is located at

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40°19′19″N 85°05′33″W / 40.32194°N 85.09250°W / 40.32194; -85.09250.

References[]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  4. ^ 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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