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Blaine, Indiana
Blaine, Indiana is located in Indiana
Blaine, Indiana
Blaine, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Blaine, Indiana is located in the United States
Blaine, Indiana
Blaine, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jay
Township Greene
Elevation
925 ft (282 m)
ZIP code
47371
FIPS code 18-05626
GNIS feature ID 431159

Blaine is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Blaine is located in Greene Township, which is part of Jay County.

History of Blaine

Blaine has an interesting history, even though it's a small community.

Early Days and the Post Office

A post office was opened in Blaine in 1882. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1914.

How Blaine Was Planned

In 1883, Blaine was officially "platted." When a place is platted, it means that official maps are drawn. These maps show where streets, building lots, and other areas will be. This helps to organize how the community will grow.

Who Was Blaine Named After?

The community of Blaine was named to honor a famous person. His name was James G. Blaine. He was a well-known politician in the United States. James G. Blaine even ran for President in the 1884 presidential election.

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