Collett, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Collett, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Collett
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jay
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Pike
Coordinates:40.375°N -85.0003°W
Elevation Ft:961
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47371
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-14482[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:432778

Collett is an unincorporated community in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.

History

Collett was platted in 1872, at the time the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, John Collett.[2] A post office was established at Collett in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: History of Jay County, Indiana: Including Its World War Record and Incorporating the Montgomery History, Volume 1 . Historical Publishing Company . Jay, Milton T. . 1922 . 253.
  3. Web site: Jay County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141023131403/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Jay . 23 October 2014 .