Alquina, Indiana

Alquina was an unincorporated community in Jennings Township, Fayette County, Indiana.

Alquina, Indiana
Alquina is located in Indiana
Alquina
Alquina
Alquina is located in the United States
Alquina
Alquina
Coordinates: 39°36′46″N 85°03′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFayette
TownshipJennings
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
ZIP code
47331
FIPS code18-01198[1]
GNIS feature ID430116[2]

History

Alquina was founded in 1813 by Joseph Vanmeter.[3] One source speculates it was named after Alquines, in France.[4]

A post office was established at Alquina in 1832, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[5]

Geography

Alquina was located on East Alquina Road about 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the center of Connersville. Alquina was the home of the Alquina Blue Arrows High School. The high school was closed in 1966 and the elementary school continued until 2010.

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