Aix, Indiana

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Aix, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Aix
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Aix
Coordinates: 41°02′29″N87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W / 41.04139; -87.15139
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jasper
Township Union
Elevation
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686 ft (209 m)
ZIP code
47978
FIPS code 18-00721 [2]
GNIS feature ID430034 [1]

Aix was an unincorporated rural village in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

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History

A post office was established at Aix in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909. [3] The community was likely named after Aix-en-Provence, in France. [4] A veterinary service, a church and two houses remain in the area.[ citation needed ]

Geography

Aix is located at 41°02′29″N87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W / 41.04139; -87.15139 .

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aix, Indiana
  2. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  47. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently was named for the French city Aix, or Aix-en-Provence.


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