Monmouth is an unincorporated community in Root Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Monmouth, Indiana | |
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 Adams County's location in Indiana | |
  Monmouth Location in Adams County | |
| Coordinates: 40°52′04″N 84°56′40″W / 40.86778°N 84.94444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Root |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46733 |
| FIPS code | 18-50130[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 439330[1] |
History edit
A post office was established at Monmouth in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The community was named after Monmouth County, New Jersey.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monmouth, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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