Lisbon, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Lisbon, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Lisbon
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Noble
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Allen
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.4111°N -85.2597°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:315
Elevation Ft:1033
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46755
Area Code:260
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:437978

Lisbon is an unincorporated community in Allen Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

Lisbon was platted in 1847.[3] According to Ronald L. Baker, the community probably was named after Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.[4] A post office was established at Lisbon in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[5]

Geography

Lisbon is located at 41.4111°N -85.2597°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-10-04. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|437978}} Lisbon, Indiana ]. . . July 16, 2017.
  3. Book: Counties of LaGrange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. 1882. F.A. Battey & Company. 213.
  4. 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. 199. ...probably comes from the city in Portugal..
  5. Web site: Noble County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 September 2015.