Lisbon, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lisbon, Indiana
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 Lisbon, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Lisbon, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | Allen |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46755
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437978 |
Lisbon is a small place in Noble County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, unlike a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Allen Township.
About Lisbon, Indiana
A Look at History
Lisbon was officially planned and marked out in 1847. This process is called platting. It is like drawing a detailed map for a new neighborhood or settlement.
People believe Lisbon got its name from Lisbon, which is the capital city of Portugal. It is interesting how places can be named after faraway cities!
A post office opened in Lisbon in 1849. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office closed down in 1919.
Where is Lisbon?
Lisbon is located in Noble County, Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°24′40″N 85°15′35″W / 41.41111°N 85.25972°W. This tells you its exact spot on a map.
