Collett, Indiana
Collett is an unincorporated community in Pike Township, Jay County, Indiana.
Collett, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°22′31″N 85°00′03″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Pike |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| ZIP code | 47371 |
| FIPS code | 18-14482[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 432778[2] |
History
Collett was platted in 1872, at the time the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, John Collett.[3] A post office was established at Collett in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922.[4]
Geography
Collett is located at 40°22′31″N 85°00′03″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Collett, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- Jay, Milton T. (1922). History of Jay County, Indiana: Including Its World War Record and Incorporating the Montgomery History, Volume 1. Historical Publishing Company. p. 253.
- "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Jay County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Jay County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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