Aix, Indiana

Aix, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Aix is located in Indiana
Aix
Aix
Aix is located in the United States
Aix
Aix
Coordinates: 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W / 41.04139; -87.15139
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJasper
TownshipUnion
Elevation
[1]
686 ft (209 m)
ZIP code
47978
FIPS code18-00721[2]
GNIS feature ID430034[1]

Aix was an unincorporated rural village in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Aix in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[3] The community was likely named after Aix-en-Provence, in France.[4] A veterinary service, a church and two houses remain in the area.[citation needed]

Geography

Aix is located at 41°02′29″N 87°09′05″W / 41.04139°N 87.15139°W / 41.04139; -87.15139.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aix, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently was named for the French city Aix, or Aix-en-Provence.


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