Emporia, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Emporia, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Emporia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Madison
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Adams
Coordinates:40.0044°N -85.6339°W
Elevation Ft:925
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46056
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-21160[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434191

Emporia is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Madison County, Indiana.

Geography

Emporia is located at the intersection of State Road 109 and U.S. Route 36. Large grain elevators operated by Kokomo Grain Co. are the community's most prominent landmark.

History

Emporia was founded in 1891 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Emporia in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of Madison County, Indiana . Wilson, Humprheys & Co. . Forkner, John La Rue . Dyson, Byron H. . 1897 . 678.
  3. Web site: Madison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 January 2015.