Arcana, Indiana
Arcana is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana.
Arcana, Indiana | |
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  Arcana  Arcana | |
| Coordinates: 40°32′19″N 85°30′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Monroe |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| ZIP code | 46953 |
| FIPS code | 18-01972[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430235[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
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Arcana, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
- 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"...
- "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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