Summit, DeKalb County, Indiana
Summit is an unincorporated community in Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Summit in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908. Summit was named for its lofty elevation.
Geography
Summit is located at 41°30′47″N 85°01′34″W / 41.51306°N 85.02611°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "DeKalb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 316. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...so named because the site is the highest elevation along a road here.
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