Adel is an unincorporated community in eastern Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] It lies near the bridge on County Road 150 West over Raccoon Creek, which is a community nearly ten miles southwest of the city of Spencer, the county seat.[3] Its elevation is 541 feet (165 m), and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W (39.1919894, -86.7958389).[4]

Adel, Indiana
Unincorporated Community
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Coordinates: 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Owen
Township	Franklin
Elevation [1]	541 ft (165 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47460
Area codes	812, 930
GNIS feature ID	430020

History

Adel was founded in 1859.[4] A post office was established at Adel in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[5]

Geography

Adel Cemetery is in this community, and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W (39.1900450 -86.7966723).[6]

School districts

• Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a high school.

Political districts

• State House District 46
• State Senate District 39

References

External links

• Roadside Thoughts for Adel, Indiana

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