Blaine, Indiana

Blaine
Unincorporated community
Blaine
Coordinates: 40°24′09″N 85°03′22″W / 40.40250°N 85.05611°WCoordinates: 40°24′09″N 85°03′22″W / 40.40250°N 85.05611°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jay
Township Greene
Elevation 928 ft (283 m)
ZIP code 47371
FIPS code 18-05626[1]
GNIS feature ID 431159[2]

Blaine is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Jay County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Blaine in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[3] Blaine was officially platted in 1883.[4] The community was named in honor of James G. Blaine, who ran in the United States presidential election, 1884.[5]

Geography

Blaine is located at 40°24′09″N 85°03′22″W / 40.40250°N 85.05611°W.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Blaine, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ↑ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  4. ↑ Jay, Milton T. (1922). History of Jay County, Indiana: Including Its World War Record and Incorporating the Montgomery History, Volume 1. Historical Publishing Company. p. 253.
  5. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 68. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for James G. Blaine, presidential candidate...