Roanoke Station, Indiana
Roanoke Station is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Huntington County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 40°57′07″N 85°21′51″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Huntington |
Township | Jackson |
Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
ZIP code | 46783 |
FIPS code | 18-65025[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 442130 |
Roanoke Station began as a depot outside Roanoke, and thus acquired its name.[3]
Geography
Roanoke Station is located at 40°57′07″N 85°21′51″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 282. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...railroad station about a mile southeast of Roanoke, for which it was named.
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