Miami is an unincorporated community in Deer Creek Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Miami, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°36′51″N 86°06′23″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Miami |
Township | Deer Creek |
Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46959 |
FIPS code | 18-48672[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 439066 |
Miami was founded by Isaac Herrell and platted in 1849 by Isaac’s brother James. Their other brother Austin started the first Church and School in his home. James son Beecher opened the first grocery store.
[4] The community took its name from Miami County.[5]
Miami is located at 40°36′51″N 86°06′23″W.
...and named for the county in which it is located.
Municipalities and communities of Miami County, Indiana, United States | ||
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County seat: Peru | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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