Honduras, Indiana
Honduras | |
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 Adams County's location in Indiana | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Adams County |
| Township | Kirkland Township |
| Elevation | 256 m (840 ft) |
| ZIP code | 46733 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0436378[1] |
Honduras is an unincorporated community in Kirkland Township, Adams County, Indiana, United States. All that remains today is a church and its activity center.
History
A post office was established at Honduras in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] The community was likely named after Honduras, in Latin America.[3]
Geography
Honduras is located at 40°45′29″N 85°01′59″W / 40.75806°N 85.03306°W at an elevation of 840 feet.
References
- ^ "Honduras". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 166. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
"...apparently named for the Central American republic...
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