Ade, Indiana facts for kids
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Ade, Indiana
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 Ade, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ade, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47922
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-00604 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430017 |
Ade is a small place in Newton County, Indiana. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official town or city government. It is located within Washington Township.
History of Ade
Ade was first planned as a community in 1906. It was given its name to honor John Ade. He was the very first "recorder" for Newton County. A recorder is an official who keeps important public records.
John Ade was also the father of a famous person named George Ade. George Ade was an American author and a writer of plays. He was well-known for his funny stories and plays about everyday life.
A post office was opened in Ade in 1904. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the post office did not stay open for very long. It closed down in 1912.
