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Joppa, Indiana
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 Joppa, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Joppa, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Guilford |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| ZIP code |
46158
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| FIPS code | 18-38934 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437108 |
Joppa is an unincorporated community in Guilford Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Joppa in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The community was named after Joppa, or Jaffa, in Israel.
Geography
Joppa is located at 39°37′56″N 86°25′56″W / 39.63222°N 86.43222°W.
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