Honduras, Indiana

Honduras is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1] All that remains today is a church and its activity center.

For the country, see Honduras.
Honduras, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Adams County's location in Indiana
Honduras
Location in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°45′29″N 85°01′59″W
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyAdams County
TownshipKirkland Township
Elevation
256 m (840 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46733
GNIS feature ID436378

History

A post office was established at Honduras in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community was likely named after Honduras, in Latin America.[3]

Geography

Honduras is located at 40°45′29″N 85°01′59″W at an elevation of 840 feet.

References
  1. "Honduras, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  2. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. "...apparently named for the Central American republic...


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