Powers, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Powers, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Powers
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Jay
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Jefferson
Coordinates:	40.3219°N -85.0925°W
Elevation Ft:	991
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47371
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-61542^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	441523

Powers is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Jay County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Powers in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.^[2] Powers was platted in 1868 by Andrew Powers, Jr., and named for him.^[3]

References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
2. Web site: Jay County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 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. 270. This village was platted on June 17, 1868, and named for Andrew Powers, Jr., who laid out the town..