America, Indiana Explained

Official Name:America, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:America
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wabash
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Liberty
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.6792°N -85.7019°W
Elevation Ft:827
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46940
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:448390

America is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

It is located just east of the nearby town of La Fontaine.

History

A post office was established at America in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1881.[1]

References

  1. Web site: Wabash County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 11, 2016.