Landess, Indiana
Landess is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]
History
Landess was founded in 1882 by William Landess.[2] A post office was established at Landess in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Landess, Indiana
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 191. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...the town was laid out in 1882 by local storekeeper William Landess...
- ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
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Coordinates: 40°36′39″N 85°33′40″W / 40.61088°N 85.56109°W
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