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Gem, Indiana
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 Gem, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Gem, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Sugar Creek |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| ZIP code |
46140
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| FIPS code | 18-27198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435008 |
Gem is an unincorporated community in Sugar Creek Township, Hancock County, Indiana.
History
Gem was never properly laid out or platted. A store and a saw mill were built at Gem in 1871.
A post office was established at Gem in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.
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