Wells, Indiana
Wells is an unincorporated community in Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Wells, Indiana | |
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  Wells  Wells | |
| Coordinates: 40°43′56″N 86°06′40″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Pipe Creek |
| Founded by | James O. Wells |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46970 |
| FIPS code | 18-82232[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445663 |
History
Wells was founded by James Oscar Wells, and others.[4]
Geography
Wells is located at 40°43′56″N 86°06′40″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". US Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Wells IN". Geographic Names Information System. US Geological Survey. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 342. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This community was named for James Oscar Wells...who developed it.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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