Yeddo, Indiana

Yeddo is an unincorporated community in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana.

Yeddo, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Fountain County's location in Indiana
Fountain County's location in Indiana
Yeddo is located in Fountain County, Indiana
Yeddo
Yeddo
Yeddo's location in Fountain County
Coordinates: 40°00′41″N 87°15′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFountain
TownshipMillcreek
Elevation
[1]
686 ft (209 m)
ZIP code
47952
FIPS code18-85796[2]
GNIS feature ID446374

History

Yeddo had a post office between 1881 and 1964.[3] Its name commemorates Yeddo, now known as Tokyo.[4]

Geography

Yeddo is located at 40°00′41″N 87°15′36″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. "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 355. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ..was the former name of Tokyo.


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