Wilmot, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Wilmot, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Wilmot
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Noble
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.31°N -85.6417°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:272
Elevation Ft:892
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46562
Area Code:260
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:446117

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

History

A sawmill was started at Wilmot in 1848.[3] A post office was established at Wilmot in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[4]

Geography

Wilmot is located at 41.31°N -85.6417°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|446117}} Wilmot, Indiana ]. . . July 16, 2017.
  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. 350. ...who had a sawmill here in 1848..
  4. Web site: Noble County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 September 2015.