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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Acme, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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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
 • Total30
ZIP code47274
FIPS code18-00244
GNIS feature ID429998

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. Acme is likely derived from a Greek word meaning "best".

References

  1. ^ 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...
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