Roberts, Indiana

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Roberts is an unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana, in the United States. [1] An early variant name of the community was Fido. [2]

History

A post office was established at Roberts in 1890 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. [3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roberts, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  282. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. ...originally called Fido.
  3. "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2014.

Coordinates: 40°18′58″N87°06′08″W / 40.31615°N 87.10223°W / 40.31615; -87.10223