Center (originally called Tampico[3]) is an unincorporated community in Taylor Township, Howard County, Indiana, United States. Center is a suburb of Kokomo and is a part of the Kokomo, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Center, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°26′04″N 86°03′38″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Howard |
| Township | Taylor |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| ZIP code | 46902 |
| FIPS code | 18-11404[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449634[2] |
Center was laid out in 1852.[3] It was originally named Tampico, after the Mexican port, but because there is another Tampico in Jackson County it was renamed Centre (later Center) for its central location in the county.[4]
Center is served by the Taylor Community Schools Corporation. Taylor High School competes in the Mid-Indiana Conference (MIC) for athletics.
Center is located at 40°26′04″N 86°03′38″W.
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