Mier, Indiana
Mier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]
History
The community was named after Ciudad Mier, in Mexico.[2] A post office was established at Mier in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mier, Indiana
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 219. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for Mier, Mexico...
- ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
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Coordinates: 40°34′31″N 85°49′32″W / 40.57532°N 85.82554°W