Wilmington, Indiana
| Wilmington | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Wilmington | |
| Coordinates: 39°03′45″N 84°56′48″W / 39.06250°N 84.94667°WCoordinates: 39°03′45″N 84°56′48″W / 39.06250°N 84.94667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Township | Hogan |
| Elevation[1] | 794 ft (242 m) |
| ZIP code | 47001 |
| FIPS code | 18-84572[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 446116 |
Wilmington is an unincorporated community in Hogan Township, Dearborn County, Indiana.
History
Wilmington was laid out in 1815.[3] It was once the county seat.[4]
A post office was established at Wilmington in 1817, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[5]
Geography
Wilmington is located at 39°03′45″N 84°56′48″W / 39.06250°N 84.94667°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Shaw, Archibald (1915). History of Dearborn County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen and Company, Inc. p. 176.
- ↑ History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana. F. E. Weakley. 1885. p. 116.
- ↑ "Dearborn County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
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