Aix, Indiana

Aix was an unincorporated rural village in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

Aix, Indiana
Aix is located in Indiana
Aix
Aix
Aix is located in the United States
Aix
Aix
Coordinates: 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJasper
TownshipUnion
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
ZIP code
47978
FIPS code18-00721[2]
GNIS feature ID430034[1]

History

A post office was established at Aix in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[3] The community was likely named after Aix-en-Provence, in France.[4] A veterinary service, a church and two houses remain in the area.

Geography

Aix is located at 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aix, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently was named for the French city Aix, or Aix-en-Provence.


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