Summit, DeKalb County, Indiana

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Coordinates: 41°30′47″N85°01′34″W / 41.51306°N 85.02611°W / 41.51306; -85.02611 Coordinates: 41°30′47″N85°01′34″W / 41.51306°N 85.02611°W / 41.51306; -85.02611
Country United States
State Indiana
County DeKalb
Township Smithfield
Elevation
[1]
1,001 ft (305 m)
ZIP code
46705
FIPS code 18-74080 [2]
GNIS feature ID 444393

Summit is an unincorporated community in Smithfield Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.

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History

A post office was established at Summit in 1871, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908. [3] Summit was named for its lofty elevation. [4]

Geography

Summit is located at 41°30′47″N85°01′34″W / 41.51306°N 85.02611°W / 41.51306; -85.02611 .

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "DeKalb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
  4. 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.