Saint Omer, Indiana

Saint Omer is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Decatur County, Indiana.

Saint Omer
Saint Omer is located in Indiana
Saint Omer
Saint Omer
Saint Omer is located in the United States
Saint Omer
Saint Omer
Coordinates: 39°26′08″N 85°35′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDecatur
TownshipAdams
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
ZIP code
47272
FIPS code18-67194[2]
GNIS feature ID442748

History

Saint Omer was laid out in 1834.[3] It was possibly named for Saint-Omer in France.[4]

Geography

Saint Omer is located at 39°26′08″N 85°35′45″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Harding, Lewis Albert (1915). History of Decatur County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 102.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 291. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.


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