Carlos, Indiana

Carlos is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Carlos, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Carlos is located in Indiana
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos is located in the United States
Carlos
Carlos
Coordinates: 40°01′35″N 85°02′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRandolph
TownshipWashington
Elevation
[1]
1,211 ft (369 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47355
Area code765
GNIS feature ID432134

History

A post office called Carlos City was established in 1882, the name was changed to Carlos in 1895, and the post office closed in 1976.[3]

Geography

Carlos is located at 40°01′35″N 85°02′04″W. At an elevation of 1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level, it is tied with nearby Bethel as the highest community in Indiana.[2]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
  2. "Carlos, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
  3. "Randolph County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 19, 2017.


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