Tiosa, Indiana
Tiosa is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Fulton County, Indiana.
Tiosa, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°09′10″N 86°12′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| ZIP code | 46975 |
| FIPS code | 18-75806[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444774 |
Geography
Tiosa is located at 41°09′10″N 86°12′20″W.
History
Tiosa was established in about 1869.[3] The community was named in honor of a Potawatomi chief.[4] A post office was established at Tiosa in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[5]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village wasfounded around 1869...
- "Places to see, things to do in Fulton Co". The Rochester Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 27, 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2014.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
- "Fulton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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