Williams, Adams County, Indiana
Williams is an unincorporated community in Root Township, Adams County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Williams | |
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 Adams County's location in Indiana | |
  Williams Location in Adams County | |
| Coordinates: 40°55′08″N 84°58′31″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Root |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46733 |
| FIPS code | 18-84320[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 446056 |
History
Williams was originally named Greenville in the 1870s (after the brothers who ran the sawmill), but this was changed as there was already a post office bearing the name of Greenville, Indiana. Garrett Williams therefore proposed the current name .
Geography
Williams is located at 40°55′08″N 84°58′31″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.
- "Williams, Adams County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
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| Cities | Map of Indiana highlighting Adams County | |
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