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Acme, Indiana
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 Acme, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Acme, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30 |
| ZIP code |
47274
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| FIPS code | 18-00244 |
| GNIS feature ID | 429998 |
Acme is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Hamilton Township, within Jackson County, Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.
What is Acme?
Acme is a very small place. In the year 2000, only about 30 people lived there. It sits at an elevation of 610 feet (about 186 meters) above sea level. The community uses the ZIP code 47274.
A Look Back: History of Acme
Acme had a post office for a short time. It opened in 1884. However, it closed down just seven years later, in 1891. The name "Acme" likely comes from an ancient Greek word. This word means "the best" or "the highest point."
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