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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Monmouth, Indiana

Monmouth is an unincorporated community in Root Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Monmouth in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The community was named after Monmouth County, New Jersey.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Monmouth, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.