Eminence, Indiana facts for kids
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Eminence, Indiana
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 Eminence, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Eminence, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Township | Adams |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46125
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| FIPS code | 18-21106 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434166 |
Eminence is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Eminence was laid out in July 1855 by William Wigal. The name possibly is commendatory; but according to some accounts it is descriptive, as the village site allegedly was the highest point between Indianapolis and Vincennes when State Road 67 was surveyed.
Education
Eminence is served by the Eminence School Corporation.
Eminence has a public library, a branch of the Morgan County Public Library.
Notable people
Glenn M. Curtis, four-time Indiana state champion basketball coach (Lebanon & Martinsville) and coach at Indiana State and the high school coach of John Wooden.
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