Artic, Indiana Explained

Artic is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County, Indiana, in the United States. A historic variant spelling is Arctic.

History

A post office was established at Artic in 1845, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[1] It was likely named after the Arctic.[2]

References

41.4736°N -84.8147°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DeKalb County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 September 2014.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 55. ...apparently it was named for the arctic region..

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