Douglas, Indiana
Douglas, Indiana | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| ZIP code | 47649 |
| FIPS code | 18-18496[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 433652[2] |
Douglas is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Gibson County, Indiana.
History
The post office Douglas once contained was called Maxams.[3] It operated from 1890 until 1904.[4]
Geography
Douglas is located at 38°19′50″N 87°30′06″W / 38.33056°N 87.50167°W.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Douglas, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 115. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
A post office was established as Maxams...
- ^ "Gibson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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