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Jerome, Indiana
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 Jerome, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Jerome, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Howard |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| ZIP code |
46936
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| FIPS code | 18-38484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830414 |
Jerome is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is located in Howard County, within Union Township. Jerome is not an official city or town, but it is part of the larger Kokomo area.
Jerome's Early History
Jerome has an interesting past. The community was named after Jerome Brown. He was the son of Hampton Brown, who was the very first person to settle in this area.
Jerome Brown's Role
Jerome Brown grew up to be an important person in the county. He served as a county commissioner. This meant he helped make important decisions for the local government.
Becoming a Town
For a short time, Jerome was officially a town. This happened in the year 1877. However, it is no longer an official town today.
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