Wilmington, Indiana

Wilmington is an unincorporated community in Hogan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana.

Wilmington
Wilmington
Coordinates: 39°03′45″N 84°56′48″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDearborn
TownshipHogan
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
ZIP code
47001
FIPS code18-84572[2]
GNIS feature ID446116

History

Wilmington was laid out in 1815.[3] It was once the county seat.[4]

A post office was established at Wilmington in 1817, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[5]

Geography

Wilmington is located at 39°03′45″N 84°56′48″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Shaw, Archibald (1915). History of Dearborn County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen and Company, Inc. pp. 176.
  4. History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana. F. E. Weakley. 1885. pp. 116.
  5. "Dearborn County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 August 2014.


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