Indianapolis, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Indianapolis, Iowa
Pushpin Map:Iowa#USA
Pushpin Label:Indianapolis
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Iowa
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Mahaska
Established Date:1849
Area Land Sq Mi:3.02
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:794
Coordinates:41.3969°N -92.4336°W
Postal Code:50268
Area Code:641
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:464588

Indianapolis is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. Indianapolis is located in the northwestern portion of Monroe Township.

Founded in 1845, Indianapolis reached its peak in the 1880s. After talks of a railroad linkage[1] from Clinton and Oskaloosa fell through, the population began to decline.

Indianapolis contained a post office from 1850 until 1902. Indianapolis was named by settlers from Indianapolis, Indiana in the late 1840s.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indianapolis; Monroe Township; Mahaska County; Iowa · Iowa Heritage Digital Collections . 2024-02-24 . www.iowaheritage.org.