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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Monmouth, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Adams County's location in IndianaAdams County's location in Indiana
Monmouth is located in Adams County, IndianaMonmouthMonmouthLocation in Adams County
Coordinates: 40°52′04″N 84°56′40″W / 40.86778°N 84.94444°W / 40.86778; -84.94444
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAdams
TownshipRoot
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code46733
FIPS code18-50130
GNIS feature ID439330

Monmouth is an unincorporated community in Root Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Monmouth in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The community was named after Monmouth County, New Jersey.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monmouth, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Decatur
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