Bluff Point, Indiana
Bluff Point is an unincorporated community in Pike Township, Jay County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Bluff Point, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°20′45″N 84°58′38″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Pike |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47371 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431262 |
History
Bluff Point was so named from its lofty elevation.[3] The post office at Bluff Point was discontinued in 1904.[4]
Geography
Bluff Point is located at 40°20′45″N 84°58′38″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bluff Point, Indiana
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 70. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...apparently named for its location on a small hill...
- "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Jay County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Jay County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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