Adel, Indiana
| Adel, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated Community | |
  Adel, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W / 39.19194°N 86.79583°WCoordinates: 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W / 39.19194°N 86.79583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47460 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0430020[1] |
Adel is an unincorporated community in eastern Franklin Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States. It lies near the bridge on County Road 150 West over Raccoon Creek, which is a community nearly ten miles southwest of the city of Spencer, the county seat.[2] Its elevation is 541 feet (165 m), and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W / 39.19194°N 86.79583°W (39.1919894, -86.7958389).[1]
History
Adel was founded in 1859.[1]
Geography
Adel Cemetery is in this community, and it is located at 39°11′24″N 86°47′48″W / 39.19000°N 86.79667°W (39.1900450 -86.7966723).[3]
School districts
- Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a high school.
Political districts
References
- 1 2 3 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 14 February 1979. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ↑ Indiana Atlas & Gazetteer 3rd ed. (3 ed.), Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, p. 49, ISBN 0-89933-319-2
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 14 February 1979. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
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