Erie, Miami County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Erie, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Erie
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Miami
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Erie
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.8011°N -85.9914°W
Elevation Ft:791
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46970
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-21400[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434228

Erie is an unincorporated community in Erie Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

The community took its name from Erie Township.[2]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  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. 126. ...was named for Erie Township....