Aix, Indiana

Aix was an unincorporated community in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

Aix, Indiana
Aix
Aix
Coordinates: 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJasper
TownshipUnion
Elevation
686 ft (209 m)
ZIP code
47978
FIPS code18-00721[1]
GNIS feature ID430034[2]

History

A post office was established at Aix in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[3] The community was likely named after Aix-en-Provence, in France.[4]

Geography

Aix is located at 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Aix, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently was named for the French city Aix, or Aix-en-Provence.


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