Acme, Indiana

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Acme, Indiana
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Coordinates: 38°58′41″N86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°W / 38.97806; -86.05889
CountryUnited States
State Indiana
County Jackson
Township Hamilton
Elevation
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610 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total30
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code 18-00244 [2]
GNIS feature ID429998 [1]

Acme is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established in Acme in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1891. [3] Acme is likely derived from a Greek word meaning "best". [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acme, 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.  46. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. Acme, suggesting "best," is a common commendatory name...