Swan, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Swan, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Swan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Noble
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Swan
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.3158°N -85.2125°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:269
Elevation Ft:883
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46763
Area Code:260
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:450600

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

History

Swan was laid out in 1870, and named for its location in Swan Township.[3] A post office was established at Swan in 1838, and remained in operation until 1918.[4]

Geography

Swan is located at 41.3158°N -85.2125°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|450600}} Swan, Indiana ]. . . July 16, 2017.
  3. Book: Counties of LaGrange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. 1882. F.A. Battey & Company. 283.
  4. Web site: Noble County . Jim Forte Postal History . May 6, 2017.