Como, Indiana
Como is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Jay County, Indiana.
Como, Indiana | |
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  Como  Como | |
| Coordinates: 40°23′07″N 85°05′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| ZIP code | 47371 |
| FIPS code | 18-14806[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 432837[2] |
History
A post office was established at Como in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The name of the community was likely borrowed from Como, in Italy.[4]
Geography
Como is located at 40°23′07″N 85°05′13″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Como, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
- "Jay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...perhaps named for the Italian city and lake.
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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