Preble, Indiana

Preble
Unincorporated community

Adams County's location in Indiana
Preble
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°49′56″N 85°00′53″W / 40.83222°N 85.01472°W / 40.83222; -85.01472Coordinates: 40°49′56″N 85°00′53″W / 40.83222°N 85.01472°W / 40.83222; -85.01472
Country United States
State Indiana
County Adams
Township Preble
Elevation[1] 814 ft (248 m)
ZIP code 46733
FIPS code 18-61866[2]
GNIS feature ID 441572

Preble is an unincorporated community in Preble Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States.

History

A post office was established at Preble in 1883.[3] It was named from Preble Township.[4]

Sites

Preble includes a post office, a volunteer fire department, a grainery and an outdoor arena.

Geography

Preble is located at 40°49′56″N 85°00′53″W / 40.83222°N 85.01472°W / 40.83222; -85.01472.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 271. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for Preble Township...


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