Joppa, Indiana facts for kids
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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 a small place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Guilford Township in Hendricks County.
Joppa's Story
Joppa had a post office a long time ago. It opened in 1880. People could send and receive mail there. But it closed in 1903. The name "Joppa" comes from a place in Israel called Joppa, also known as Jaffa.
Where is Joppa?
Joppa is located in a specific spot in Indiana. Its exact location is 39 degrees, 37 minutes, 56 seconds North and 86 degrees, 25 minutes, 56 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint it on a map.
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