Blaine, Indiana
Blaine | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Blaine 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
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Blaine, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
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