Conrad, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Conrad, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Conrad
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Newton
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Lake
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:41.105°N -87.4433°W
Elevation Ft:676
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46349
Area Code:219
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:432895

Conrad is an unincorporated community in Lake Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Conrad was laid out as a town in 1908 by Jennie M. Conrad.[1] A post office was established at Conrad in 1906, and remained in operation until 1915.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Newton County: A Collection of Historical Facts and Personal Recollections Concerning Newton County, Indiana, from 1853 to 1911 . Bobbs-Merrill . Ade, John . 1911 . 195.
  2. Web site: Newton County . Jim Forte Postal History . May 6, 2017.