Asphaltum, Indiana
Asphaltum, Indiana | ||
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FIPS code 18-02512[2] | | |
| GNIS feature ID | 430316[1] | |
Asphaltum was an unincorporated community in Gillam Township, Jasper County, Indiana.
Geography
Asphaltum is located at 41°06′01″N 86°59′53″W / 41.10028°N 86.99806°W, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) north and 6 miles (9.7 km) west of
Medaryville
.
History
Asphaltum was platted by B. F. Rouse in 1901 at the peak of an oil boom in the area. An
sulfurous and of low quality.[citation needed
]
A post office opened at Asphaltum in 1901, and closed in 1904.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Asphaltum, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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