Monoquet, Indiana
Monoquet | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Plain |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| ZIP code | 46582 |
| FIPS code | 18-50184[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 439337[2] |
Monoquet is an unincorporated community in Plain Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana.
History
Monoquet was founded in 1844.[3] It was named for Monoquet, an Indian chief.[4] A post office was established at Monoquet in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1851.[5]
Geography
Monoquet is located at 41°17′22″N 85°51′42″W / 41.28944°N 85.86167°W.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Monoquet, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ 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.
This village was laid out in 1834...
- ^ Biographical and Historical Record of Kosciusko County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1887. p. 642.
- ^ "Kosciusko County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
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