Acme, Indiana
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Acme, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°58′41″N 86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°WCoordinates: 38°58′41″N 86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jackson |
Township | Hamilton |
Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 30 |
ZIP code | 47274 |
FIPS code | 18-00244[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 429998[2] |
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]
Geography
Acme is located at 38°58′41″N 86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°W.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Acme, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ 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...