Dundee, Indiana
Dundee | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Pipe Creek |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| ZIP code | 46001 |
| FIPS code | 18-18964[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 433774[2] |
Dundee is an unincorporated community in Pipe Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Dundee in 1876, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[3] Dundee was platted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.[4][5] It was likely named after Dundee, in Scotland.[6]
Geography
Dundee is located at 40°16′20″N 85°45′22″W / 40.27222°N 85.75611°W.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Dundee, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Madison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
- ^ Forkner, John La Rue; Dyson, Byron H. (1897). Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana. Wilson, Humprheys & Co. p. 875.
- ^ "Byts & Pieces". Madison County Historical Society. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Probably the name is for the city in Scotland.
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