Hastings, Indiana
Hastings, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 41°23′01″N 85°55′46″W / 41.38361°N 85.92944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46542 |
| FIPS code | 18-32476[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 435865 |
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Hastings is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4]
History
A post office was established at Hastings in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[5] The name of the community likely honors a family of settlers.[6]
Geography
Hastings is located at 41°23′01″N 85°55′46″W / 41.38361°N 85.92944°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Hastings, IN Community Profile
- ^ "Hastings, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Kosciusko County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 160. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...probably was named for a local family.
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