Collett, Indiana

Collett
Unincorporated community
Collett
Coordinates: 40°22′31″N 85°00′03″W / 40.37528°N 85.00083°WCoordinates: 40°22′31″N 85°00′03″W / 40.37528°N 85.00083°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jay
Township Pike
Elevation 965 ft (294 m)
ZIP code 47371
FIPS code 18-14482[1]
GNIS feature ID 432778[2]

Collett is an unincorporated community in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.

History

Collett was platted in 1872, at the time the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, John Collett.[3] A post office was established at Collett in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922.[4]

Geography

Collett is located at 40°22′31″N 85°00′03″W / 40.37528°N 85.00083°W.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Collett, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2014.