America, Indiana

America is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

America, Indiana
America
America
Coordinates: 40°40′45″N 85°42′6″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWabash
TownshipLiberty
Elevation827 ft (252 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46940
GNIS feature ID448390

It is located just east of the nearby town of La Fontaine.

History

A post office was established at America in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1881.[3]

Geography

America is located at 40°40′45″N 85°42′6″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  2. "America, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  3. "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.


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