Arcana, Indiana

Arcana is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana.

Arcana, Indiana
Arcana is located in Indiana
Arcana
Arcana
Arcana is located in the United States
Arcana
Arcana
Coordinates: 40°32′19″N 85°30′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGrant
TownshipMonroe
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
ZIP code
46953
FIPS code18-01972[1]
GNIS feature ID430235[2]

History

The name Arcana is likely derived from a Latin word meaning "secluded".[3] The Arcana post office opened in 1858, and was discontinued in 1900.[4]

Geography

Arcana is located at 40°32′19″N 85°30′12″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Arcana, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is probably plural of Arcanum, "hidden," suggesting "secluded"...
  4. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 12, 2014.


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