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Adel, Indiana
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 Adel, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Adel, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47460
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430020 |
Adel is an unincorporated community in eastern Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It lies near the bridge on County Road 150 West over Raccoon Creek, which is a community nearly ten miles southwest of the city of Spencer, the county seat. Its elevation is 541 feet (165 m), and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W / 39.19194°N 86.79583°W (39.1919894, -86.7958389).
History
Adel was founded in 1859. A post office was established at Adel in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.
Geography
Adel Cemetery is in this community, and it is located at 39°11′31″N 86°47′45″W / 39.19194°N 86.79583°W (39.1900450 -86.7966723).
School districts
- Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a high school.
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