Carlos, Indiana
Carlos is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Carlos, Indiana | |
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  Carlos  Carlos | |
| Coordinates: 40°01′35″N 85°02′04″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47355 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432134 |
History
A post office called Carlos City was established in 1882, the name was changed to Carlos in 1895, and the post office closed in 1976.[3]
Geography
Carlos is located at 40°01′35″N 85°02′04″W. At an elevation of 1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level, it is tied with nearby Bethel as the highest community in Indiana.[2]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- "Carlos, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
- "Randolph County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 19, 2017.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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