Foraker, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 41°30′57″N 85°55′27″W / 41.51583°N 85.92417°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Elkhart |
Township | Union |
Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
ZIP code | 46526 |
FIPS code | 18-23872 [2] |
GNIS feature ID | 434635 [1] |
Foraker is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
Foraker was founded in 1892 when the Wabash Railroad was extended to that point. [3] It was named for Joseph B. Foraker, the 37th Governor of Ohio. [4]
The Foraker post office was discontinued in 1966. [5]
The name honors Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio.
Foraker, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 41°30′57″N 85°55′27″W / 41.51583°N 85.92417°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Elkhart |
Township | Union |
Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
ZIP code | 46526 |
FIPS code | 18-23872 [2] |
GNIS feature ID | 434635 [1] |
Foraker is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
Foraker was founded in 1892 when the Wabash Railroad was extended to that point. [3] It was named for Joseph B. Foraker, the 37th Governor of Ohio. [4]
The Foraker post office was discontinued in 1966. [5]
The name honors Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio.