Wells, Indiana

Wells is an unincorporated community in Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Wells, Indiana
Wells
Wells
Coordinates: 40°43′56″N 86°06′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMiami
TownshipPipe Creek
Founded byJames O. Wells
Elevation725 ft (221 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46970
FIPS code18-82232[2]
GNIS feature ID445663

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

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". US Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Wells IN". Geographic Names Information System. US Geological Survey. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  4. 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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