Sedalia, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Sedalia
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Clinton County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Clinton
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Owen
Coordinates:40.4156°N -86.5147°W
Elevation Ft:781
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46067
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-68598[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:443192

Sedalia is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States.

History

Sedalia was platted March 31, 1873 by James A. Campbell and Jackson B. McCune and was named after Sedalia, Illinois, the home town of an official of the Vandalia Railroad. McCune built the first house and was the first postmaster. William Miller operated the first store, Allen Branch was the first blacksmith, and Dr. Keeny the first physician.[2]

Geography

Sedalia is located along State Road 26, half a mile east of State Road 75.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Claybaugh , Joseph . History of Clinton County, Indiana. 1913. A. W. Bowen & Company. Indianapolis. Owen Township.