Wellsboro, Indiana

Wellsboro is an unincorporated community in Noble Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

Wellsboro, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Wellsboro is located in Indiana
Wellsboro
Wellsboro
Wellsboro is located in the United States
Wellsboro
Wellsboro
Coordinates: 41°29′50″N 86°45′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLaPorte
TownshipNoble
Elevation
[1]
751 ft (229 m)
ZIP code
46382
FIPS code18-82250[2]
GNIS feature ID445669

History

Wellsboro was laid out in 1875 at the junction of two railroads.[3] It was named for its founders, Charles F. and Theodore H. Wells.[4] Wellsboro (originally spelled Wellsborough) contained a post office from 1877 until 1955.[5]

Geography

Wellsboro is located at 41°29′50″N 86°45′55″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. History of La Porte County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities, Villages, and Townships. C. C. Chapman & Co. 1880. pp. 811.
  4. Daniels, E. D. (1904). A twentieth century history and biographical record of La Porte County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Co. p. 106.
  5. "LaPorte County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 29, 2014.


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