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Powers is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Jay County, Indiana.

Powers, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Powers
Powers
Coordinates: 40°19′19″N 85°05′33″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJay
TownshipJefferson
Elevation
[1]
991 ft (302 m)
ZIP code
47371
FIPS code18-61542[2]
GNIS feature ID441523

History


A post office was established at Powers in 1867, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[3] Powers was platted in 1868 by Andrew Powers, Jr., and named for him.[4]


Geography


Powers is located at 40°19′19″N 85°05′33″W.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was platted on June 17, 1868, and named for Andrew Powers, Jr., who laid out the town.


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