Joppa, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Joppa, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Joppa
Pushpin Label Position:	top
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Hendricks
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Guilford
Coordinates:	39.6322°N -86.4322°W
Elevation Ft:	712
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	46158
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-38934^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	437108

Joppa is an unincorporated community in Guilford Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Joppa in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.^[2] The community was named after Joppa, or Jaffa, in Israel.^[3]

Geography

Joppa is located at 39.6322°N -86.4322°W.

References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
2. Web site: Hendricks County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 October 2014.
3. 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. 181. ...named for the biblical seaport..