Aboite, Indiana facts for kids
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Aboite, Indiana
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 Aboite, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Aboite, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| Township | Lafayette |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46804
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 429991 |
Aboite is a small, unincorporated community located in Allen County, Indiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's part of Lafayette Township.
History of Aboite
Aboite started out as a train stop. It was a place where trains would pause on the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway. This train stop was right where the railway crossed Aboite Road.
The name "Aboite" comes from a French word. It means "minnow," which is a type of small fish.
A post office was opened in Aboite in 1833. This allowed people in the community to send and receive mail. The post office served the area for many years. It finally closed down in 1921.
Where is Aboite?
Aboite is located in Indiana. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates. These are like an address for a spot on Earth. Aboite is found at 41 degrees North latitude and 85 degrees West longitude. This means it's in the northern and western parts of the world.
