Emporia, Indiana
Emporia is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Madison County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 40°00′16″N 85°38′02″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] |
Geography
Emporia is located at 40°00′16″N 85°38′02″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.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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