Sedan, Indiana
Sedan is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, DeKalb County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 41°26′11″N 85°05′58″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| ZIP code | 46730 |
| FIPS code | 18-68616[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443193 |
History
The Sedan post office was discontinued in 1908.[3] It was likely named after Sedan, in France.[4]
Geography
Sedan is located at 41°26′11″N 85°05′58″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "DeKalb County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 297. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...Sedan, apparently for the French city...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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