Acme, Indiana | |
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  Acme  Acme | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′41″N 86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 30 |
| ZIP code | 47274 |
| FIPS code | 18-00244 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 429998 [1] |
Acme is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
A post office was established in Acme in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1891. [3] Acme is likely derived from a Greek word meaning "best". [4]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acme, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
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^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995).
From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p.
46.
ISBN
978-0-253-32866-3.
Acme, suggesting "best," is a common commendatory name...
Municipalities and communities of
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Acme, Indiana | |
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Acme Acme | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′41″N 86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 30 |
| ZIP code | 47274 |
| FIPS code | 18-00244 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 429998 [1] |
Acme is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
A post office was established in Acme in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1891. [3] Acme is likely derived from a Greek word meaning "best". [4]
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acme, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
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^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995).
From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p.
46.
ISBN
978-0-253-32866-3.
Acme, suggesting "best," is a common commendatory name...
Municipalities and communities of
Jackson County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City | | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Other communities | ||
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| This Jackson County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |