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Maumee, Indiana

Maumee is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Maumee in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928. Maumee is derived from Miami, a name honoring the Miami people.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maumee, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 213. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Maumee is a form of the Native American word Me-ah-me, of which Miami is another form...