Aix, Indiana | |
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  Aix  Aix | |
| Coordinates: 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| ZIP code | 47978 |
| FIPS code | 18-00721 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430034 [1] |
Aix was an unincorporated rural village in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Aix in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909. [3] The community was likely named after Aix-en-Provence, in France. [4] A veterinary service, a church and two houses remain in the area.[ citation needed]
Geography
Aix is located at 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aix, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 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.
47.
ISBN
978-0-253-32866-3.
...apparently was named for the French city Aix, or Aix-en-Provence.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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Aix, Indiana | |
|---|---|
Aix Aix | |
| Coordinates: 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| ZIP code | 47978 |
| FIPS code | 18-00721 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430034 [1] |
Aix was an unincorporated rural village in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Aix in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909. [3] The community was likely named after Aix-en-Provence, in France. [4] A veterinary service, a church and two houses remain in the area.[ citation needed]
Geography
Aix is located at 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aix, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
-
^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995).
From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p.
47.
ISBN
978-0-253-32866-3.
...apparently was named for the French city Aix, or Aix-en-Provence.
Municipalities and communities of
Jasper County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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| This Jasper County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |