Deming, Indiana

Deming is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Deming, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Deming is located in Indiana
Deming
Deming
Deming is located in the United States
Deming
Deming
Coordinates: 40°06′55″N 86°05′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHamilton
TownshipJackson
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
ZIP code
46034
FIPS code18-17650[1]
GNIS feature ID433464[2]

History

Deming was laid out in 1837.[3] The first post office in the community was called Penfield.[4] It was renamed Deming in 1854, and was discontinued in 1902.[5]

Geography

Deming is located at 40°06′55″N 86°05′55″W.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Deming, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 262.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 112. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A post office established as Penfield...
  5. "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.


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