Newland, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Newland, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Newland
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Jasper
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Barkley
Coordinates:	41.0458°N -87.0342°W
Elevation Ft:	686
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47978
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-53100^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	440141

Newland is an unincorporated community in Barkley Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States.

History

A post office was established at Newland in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1925.^[2] A swamp which was drained to form the land where Newland stands caused the name to be selected.^[3]

Geography

Newland is located at 41.0458°N -87.0342°W.

Notes and References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
2. Web site: Jasper County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 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. 238. ...on reclaimed marshlands, hence the name..