Coordinates: 38°58′41″N 86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°W / 38.97806; -86.05889

Acme, Indiana

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Acme, Indiana
Acme is located in Indiana
Acme
Acme
Acme is located in the United States
Acme
Acme
Coordinates: 38°58′41″N 86°03′32″W / 38.97806°N 86.05889°W / 38.97806; -86.05889
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipHamilton
Elevation610 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total30
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code18-00244[2]
GNIS feature ID429998[1]

Acme is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established in Acme in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1891.[3] Acme is likely derived from a Greek word meaning "best".[4]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acme, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Acme, suggesting "best," is a common commendatory name...