Wellsboro, Indiana
Wellsboro | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Noble |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| ZIP code | 46382 |
| FIPS code | 18-82250[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445669 |
Wellsboro is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
History
Wellsboro was laid out in 1875 at the junction of two railroads.[3] It was named for its founders, Charles F. and Theodore H. Wells.[4] Wellsboro (originally spelled Wellsborough) contained a post office from 1877 until 1955.[5]
Geography
Wellsboro is located at 41°29′50″N 86°45′55″W / 41.49722°N 86.76528°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ History of La Porte County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities, Villages, and Townships. C. C. Chapman & Co. 1880. p. 811.
- ^ Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 106.
- ^ "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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